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Despite impressing early in camp, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Garcia lost his bid to make the big league team once Eugenio Suarez proved that he could handle shortstop. Garcia was optioned to Cincinnati's Triple-A affiliate in Louisville last week where he will bide his time. The young infielder was recently graded to have the best arm in the team's farm system by MLB.com. Garcia skipped from Single-A all to way to the big leagues last season and should get a shot with the Reds at some point during the 2021 campaign.

over 2 months ago

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson and shortstop Jose Garcia both played integral roles in helping the club reach the postseason down the stretch in 2020, with president of baseball operations Dick Williams confirming Friday that the duo belong on a big league field. Stephenson, the clubs No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, and Garcia, No. 6, will both enter Spring Training with the chance to break camp with the club. Stephensons path to playing time is muddled by the duo of Tucker Barnhart and Curt Casali, who figure to share catching duties. Garcia has the inside track at the starting job as of now, but the Reds may be active either in the free-agent (Didi Gregorius) or trade (Francisco Lindor) market to acquire an established shortstop.

over 6 months ago

Cincinnati Reds shortstop prospect Jose Israel Garcia is impressing in his first big-league camp. Garcia's blend of tools at the plate and in the field has been on display throughout camp, catching the eye of none other than Hall of Famer Barry Larkin. I think he has all the tools to do it, Larkin said. I mean, look at him. Its amazing. But he plays correctly. He gets to the ball. Hes under control. Hes got a great knack for the game. Hes got good baseball IQ." Garcia is the No. 6 prospect in the Cincinnati system, according to Baseball America. Most expect Garcia to open the season at Double-A Chattanooga with a shot at joining the big leagues in 2021. Armed with plus speed and above-average power for a shortstop, Garcia is worth a look in deeper, NL-only dynasty leagues.

over a year ago