Willy Garcia
CF FA
Fri 3/9/18 12:27 PM

Garcia (wrist) was released by the White Sox on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Garcia has been dealing with wrist soreness over the past few weeks, and recently began a wrist strengthening program in order to get back into game shape. He will now start looking for a new home after being let go by Chicago as the club begins cutting down the roster for Opening Day. In 2017, Garcia hit .238/.305/.400 with two home runs and 12 RBI in 44 games. Even if he's able to latch on with another organization in the near future, Garcia may head to Triple-A to begin the 2018 campaign.

Willy Garcia
CF FA
Wed 2/28/18 5:01 PM

Garcia began a wrist strengthening program Wednesday and will look to ramp up his activity in the coming days, James Fegan of The Athletic Chicago reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garcia's next step will be hitting off a tee and participating in batting practice before finally getting on the field for a Cactus League game. There doesn't seem to be any set timetable for this progression but the club also doesn't appear to be particularly concerned about his status. In his absence, Nicky Delmonico and Avisail Garcia will continue to earn more reps in spring training.

Willy Garcia
CF FA
Sun 2/18/18 3:52 PM

Garcia hasn't participated in batting practice due to wrist soreness, James Fegan of The Athletic Chicago reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garcia is wearing a brace on his left wrist and has been practicing in a limited capacity to avoid further aggravating the injury. The team hasn't given any indication that Garcia's ailment is serious, but more news should be available as spring training progresses.

Willy Garcia
CF FA
Sun 10/1/17 11:22 AM

Garcia (hamstring) isn't in the lineup Sunday against the Indians.
EDGE Analysis
After straining his hamstring Wednesday, no further news surfaced that Garcia's health was trending in the right direction. He'll now aim to be back in full health for the 2018 campaign, as he finishes the season with a .238 batting average and .705 OPS that was built over 44 games.

Willy Garcia
CF FA
Thu 9/28/17 3:51 PM

Garcia (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Garcia will miss some time after exiting Wednesday with a left hamstring strain. There hasn't been any update on Garcia's status, or a timetable for that matter, but it's a real possibility that he won't be back on the field again this season.

Willy Garcia
CF FA
Wed 9/27/17 11:46 PM

Garcia was prematurely lifted from Wednesday's game against the Angels with a left hamstring strain, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garcia appeared to tweak his hamstring while attempting to beat out a grounder in the eighth inning, and he was subsequently replaced by Rymer Liriano in the top of the ninth frame. He's currently being listed as day-to-day, though it wouldn't be surprising if he didn't play again this season given how few games are left.

Willy Garcia
CF FA
Mon 9/18/17 7:33 AM

Garcia started in left field and went 0-for-3 in Sunday's 12-0 loss to the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Garcia made his first start after missing 45 games while recovering from a fractured jaw. He filled in for Nicky Delmonico (rest) and had the misfortune of facing Detroit left-hander Matthew Boyd, who no-hit the White Sox over 8.2 innings before losing his bid when Tim Anderson doubled off him. The 24-year-old Garcia, who is not considered a top prospect in the organization, will use the final two weeks of the season to earn a spot on next season's 25-man roster.

Willy Garcia
CF FA
Fri 9/15/17 1:15 PM

Garcia (jaw) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Friday.
EDGE Analysis
He fractured his jaw in a July collision with Yoan Moncada and also suffered a concussion. The 25-year-old will return to a part-time role for the rebuilding Pale Hose. Garcia holds a meager .258/.317/.441 line with two homers in 105 plate appearances.

Willy Garcia
CF FA
Thu 9/7/17 2:19 PM

Garcia (jaw) will head to Low-A Kannapolis to start a rehab assignment.
EDGE Analysis
Garcia has been out since the end of July after fracturing his right jaw during a collision with Yoan Moncada. The outfielder may only spend a few games with Kannapolis before returning to the big-league club, as the Low-A team is set to begin a best-of-three set against Greensboro on Thursday for their playoff matchup.

Willy Garcia
CF FA
Sun 8/13/17 8:49 AM

Garcia is back to eating solid foods, though he's not expected anytime soon from the concussion list while his fractured jaw heals, Paul Skrbina of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garcia suffered a fractured jaw July 31 when he collided with second baseman Yoan Moncada. He's expected to be out until September, though it's possible the White Sox grant Garcia plenty of recovery time, given that he's lost some strength and the unpredictable nature of concussions. If he does return, Garcia's role will be a limited one.