Robel García
SS/3B FA
Mon 3/21/22 8:02 PM

Garcia signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Monday which includes an invite to spring training.
EDGE Analysis
Garcia spent the 2021 campaign with the Astros and had a .424 OPS and 35.9 percent strikeout rate in 117 plate appearances. He'll likely need better results this season to have a chance of cracking Chicago's big-league roster.

Robel García
SS/3B FA
Sat 9/18/21 12:55 AM

Garcia was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land after clearing waivers Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garcia was designated for assignment Wednesday and went unclaimed on waivers. He'll likely play out the rest of the season at Triple-A. While in Houston, Garcia hit .151/.216/.208 across 117 plate appearances on the campaign.

Robel García
SS/3B FA
Wed 9/15/21 5:09 PM

Garcia was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land in early September, and he hit .136 with a homer, three runs, two RBI and six walks across seven games since then. The 28-year-old will now be cast off the 40-man roster but could remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Robel García
SS/3B FA
Fri 9/3/21 8:05 PM

Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garcia was activated from the Astros' taxi squad Tuesday but failed to record an at-bat during his brief stint with the major-league club. The 28-year-old has slashed .206/.321/.471 with four home runs, 12 RBI and nine runs in 18 minor-league games this year and should see more consistent playing time at Triple-A Sugar Land.

Robel García
SS/3B FA
Tue 8/31/21 7:03 PM

The Astros activated Garcia from their taxi squad Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garcia has hit .204 with six doubles, three home runs and 10 RBI at Triple-A Sugar Land since being optioned Aug. 6. His big-league slash line of .151/.216/.208 this season doesn't exactly demand a call-up, but the COVID-19 injured list placements of Zack Greinke and Taylor Jones opened a couple 26-man spots on the eve of roster expansions.

Robel García
SS/3B FA
Fri 8/6/21 4:02 PM

Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garcia was recalled July 27 and wound up getting starts in each of the past three games. He appeared to be overmatched in his 12 at-bats since rejoining Houston, failing to record a hit while striking out five times. With him heading back to Sugar Land and Yuli Gurriel (neck) landing on the IL, infielders Jacob Wilson and Taylor Jones now join the 26-man roster.

Robel García
SS/3B FA
Tue 7/27/21 9:27 PM

Garcia was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old was demoted to Triple-A on Monday, but he'll quickly rejoin the big-league roster after Abraham Toro was traded to the Mariners. Garcia could see some time at third base until Alex Bregman (quadriceps) returns from the injured list, but utility man Aledmys Diaz should have a more regular role.

Robel García
SS/3B FA
Mon 7/26/21 4:57 PM

Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garcia was no longer needed as a utility man with Aledmys Diaz (hand) returning from the injured list in a corresponding move. Garcia hasn't done much in his 104 major-league plate appearances this season to suggest that he deserves more opportunities, as he's hitting just .170/.233/.234.

Robel García
SS/3B FA
Fri 7/23/21 11:50 PM

Garcia went 3-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 7-3 win over Texas.
EDGE Analysis
Garcia drew a rare start at third base Friday and, batting out of the nine-hole, made a strong impact. He singled three times, drew a walk and scored on Michael Brantley's groundout in the fourth inning. The 28-year-old utilityman is slashing .176/.240/.242 through 101 plate appearances.

Robel García
SS/3B FA
Sun 7/18/21 12:16 PM

Garcia remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garcia drew starts at shortstop in the Astros' final three games before the All-Star break, but he's shifted back to a reserve role after Carlos Correa was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list to begin Houston's second-half schedule. The 28-year-old will soon tumble further down the pecking order in the Astros infield when Aledmys Diaz (hand) is reinstated from the injured list.