"Robert Garcia The case against Garcia has nothing to do with his skills. He posted a sub-3.00 ERA with more than a strikeout per inning in his first year with the club. Garcia notched 15 holds in addition to his nine saves. The Rangers' acquisition of Garcia from the Nationals for Nathaniel Lowe, who landed in Cincinnati on a minor league deal this offseason, seems like a clear win."
"The problem for Garcia is the lack of other lefties in the 'pen. Tyler Alexander is the only healthy left-hander on the 40-man roster who will definitely be filling a relief role. He comes to Texas after four straight seasons with a 4.50 ERA or worse."
The Rangers finished tied for 22nd in saves last season with no reliever recording double-digit saves. Luke Jackson, Shawn Armstrong, and Robert Garcia shared the team lead with nine saves each, while Phil Maton contributed three and Chris Martin two. Jackson, Armstrong, and Maton have departed to other organizations. Garcia remains a key piece, posting a sub-3.00 ERA with over one strikeout per inning in his first Rangers season. However, the team faces a significant shortage of high-leverage left-handed relievers, with Tyler Alexander as the only healthy left-hander on the 40-man roster. New manager Skip Schumaker must navigate the closer role with limited lefty options.
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