MLB Player News

The Nationals optioned Garcia to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

Garcia looked like he could be moving into a large-side platoon role last week when Starlin Castro landed on the restricted list, but Castro was away from the team for only two days. With Washington back at full strength in the infield, playing time wasn't going to be available for Garcia, who will head back to the minors in order to play on an everyday basis.

Semien went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Saturday's win over the Orioles.

Semien has five homers this month and all of them have come over his last eight games, a span in which he's also racked up 10 RBI, 10 runs scored and a 5:8 BB:K. This also was his first multi-homer game of the season.

Lowe hit a solo home run in his only at-bat during Saturday's loss to Seattle.

Lowe didn't start the contest, but he was brought up to the plate as a pinch hitter with the Rays trailing by a run with two outs in the ninth inning. The second baseman came through in a big way, launching a 431-foot solo shot off Kendall Graveman to tie the score and send the game into extra frames. Lowe is batting only .200 on the season, but he has been productive with 13 homers and 32 RBI.

India went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Saturday's 7-5 loss to San Diego.

All three of the second baseman's hits were singles. India has been boom or bust lately -- in his last six games, he has three multi-hit efforts and three 0-fers. The 24-year-old is slashing .262/.371/.412 with six home runs, 29 RBI, 27 runs scored and four stolen bases across 225 plate appearances as Cincinnati primary leadoff man.

Kim went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 7-5 win over Cincinnati.

After Fernando Tatis (shoulder) left Saturday's game, Kim filled in at shortstop. He made an impact in the eighth inning with a go-ahead two-run shot, which propelled San Diego to victory. The 25-year-old has struggled in his first major-league season with a .213/.266/.355 slash line, four homers, 20 RBI, 16 runs scored and five stolen bases across 169 plate appearances. Kim would be the logical choice to get the start at shortstop if Tatis is unavailable for Sunday's series finale versus Cincinnati.

Merrifield went 1-for-3 with a walk and three stolen bases in Saturday's 7-1 loss to the Red Sox.

MLB's steals leader did his best to get himself in scoring position, but the rest of the Royals' batting order couldn't cash him in. Merrifield hadn't swiped a bag since June 4, but he's up to 20 stolen bases on 21 attempts on the year in addition to his .272 batting average, five homers, 38 RBI and 41 runs through 69 contests.

Rengifo is starting in right field and batting seventh Saturday against the Tigers.

Rengifo was recalled to the big leagues Thursday and started at second base during the first two games of the series against Detroit. He'll remain in the lineup Saturday, showcasing his defensive versatility in a move to right field.

Wong was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

Wong saw time at multiple positions since being recalled in late May but was never able to find a rhythm at the plate, slashing .184/.205/.289 across 42 plate appearances. He'll return to Salt Lake for the time being and could be a candidate to rejoin the Halos later this summer. Jaime Barria was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding roster move.

Lowe is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Mainers.

Lowe will get a breather Saturday despite Seattle tossing right-hander Logan Gilbert. The second baseman has just two hits in his last 15 at-bats, so he'll look to use Saturday's rest to regroup at the plate.

Guillorme isn't starting Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Guillorme went 1-for-3 with a strikeout in Saturday's matinee, but he'll retreat to the bench for the second game of the twin bill. Jose Peraza will start at second base and bat seventh.