Garcia absolutely was a top prospect in 2020 and still should be considered as such, he has just graduated. And yes, those guys struggling is exactly my point, let your guys figure it out in the big leagues and don't give them a short leash. The Nationals can especially afford this in our current situation. Guys don't need to be 100% MLB ready because they have been smashing their way through the minors for years any more, there are plenty of busts like that too.
For the record, I am completely the opposite with pitchers like Cavalli, give those guys all the time in the world to build up their strength.
Garcia has already struggled. Twice. He isn't ready. And bringing him up could ruin his development. Like we did with Kieboom and Robles. Like was done witb Justin Smoak. Or Jarred Kelenic. Or Jo Adell. Or Andrew Vaughn.
There is literally no reason for him to be on the MLB club. The team gets nothing out of it. His development will be stunted. He needs to be in the minors, playing every day, working on defense, for at least two months.
Garcia hasnt been smashing his way through the minors for years. He doesnt even have two months in Triple A. In Double A he was a below average hitter. The last time he "smashed" for a full season in the minors was A ball (not sure a 111 wRC+ is really smashing either).
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