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Pirates pitcher Derek Holland had the day off but was sitting in the stands watching his teammates. “It was a great moment for me to find out that I was going to get called up to the big leagues. News.
“I’m like a third of the size of Luis [García] at 20 years old. In this section Probable Pitchers Prospect Rankings Injury updates Transactions Starting Lineups Hall of Fame Longform Awards MLB Draft All-Star Game. Starlin Castro’s broken wrist and the team’s lack of faith in Wilmer Difo has made the 20-year-old García the starting second baseman. As far as playing second base, he can play second [or] short, he’s got a good glove. Apparently, Holland was chirping at Baker because the umpire turned to the stands and promptly threw the left-hander out.But that wasn’t all. “I’m just looking forward to playing out there and doing my job to help the team win.”Triple Play: Is a bubble the right move for MLB postseaosn?Sean Doolittle on struggles: 'It just hasn't come together'Triple Play: Nats-Orioles still isn't a rivalry just yetDoes a World Series seal extensions for Martinez and Rizzo?Fresh Take: Nats return, Wishing for a full year of GuiceReuben Foster says return after two years away is 'weird'In The Loop: Hollywood's sliding catch, Butler gets hypeIn The Loop: Fitzgerald's baggage, Kingsbury's staged photoIn The Loop: OBJ's crazy closet tour, Chiefs all-access vlogCapitals expect John Carlson to play despite injuryReuben Foster says return after two years away is 'weird'In The Loop: Hollywood's sliding catch, Butler gets hypeIn The Loop: Fitzgerald's baggage, Kingsbury's staged photoIn The Loop: OBJ's crazy closet tour, Chiefs all-access vlogCapitals expect John Carlson to play despite injuryReuben Foster says return after two years away is 'weird'In The Loop: Hollywood's sliding catch, Butler gets hypeIn The Loop: Fitzgerald's baggage, Kingsbury's staged photoIn The Loop: OBJ's crazy closet tour, Chiefs all-access vlogCapitals expect John Carlson to play despite injuryNationals flip from an elder group to laden with young position playersMLB’s youngest player Luis García is getting his chance with the NationalsNationals place Stephen Strasburg on the injured listReds-Pirates games postponed after Cincinnati player tests positive for coronavirusCarter Kieboom breaks Ryan Zimmerman's single-game record for assists by a Nats third basemanStephen Strasburg’s latest setback sends a clear signal he should be shut downNationals pull Stephen Strasburg after 16 pitches with apparent hand injuryNationals 2B Starlin Castro breaks wrist, prospect Luis Garcia called upNationals pitcher Seth Romero put a long road behind him in his MLB debutJuan Soto celebrates National Left-Handers Day in styleNationals complete first road trip in ‘Prison League’Nationals did it first: Dugout dance parties sweep MLBBaseball fan Stephen Strasburg gets ejected from the stands for arguing balls and strikesNationals place Sean Doolittle on IL, add lefty Seth Romero to rosterMets’ Jeff McNeil robs Asdrúbal Cabrera of an extra-base hit with leaping catch at outfield wallJuan Soto makes former Nationals INF Mark DeRosa’s All-MLB teamSuspended Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly slams Astros for being ‘rats’ amid scandalNationals’ need for left-handed relief help may give Seth Romero a chanceWill Juan Soto follow the same path as Mookie Betts?WATCH: Juan Soto blasts longest home run of career for the second time this series Major League Baseball Umpires. “I liked his at-bats. Major League Baseball Umpires. Welcome to Major League Baseball in 2020.On Sunday, home plate umpire Jordan Baker was behind the plate for an afternoon matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals. Austin Voth is in the rotation. García then joined the club for spring training and impressed with a .400 batting average over 25 at-bats.“Obviously, I was very excited,” García said through Nationals interpreter Octavio Martinez about getting called up. Welcome to Major League Baseball in 2020. Use advanced umpire season and career stats when setting your daily MLB fantasy lineup.