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Rangers bench Adolis García for third straight game to refine swing mechanics

Chris Young calls it a performance-driven move aimed at restoring the outfielder’s swing after a .155 slump over his past 20 games.

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Overview

  • García sat out Sunday for the third day in a row as Texas works with him on swing adjustments.
  • He has batted .155 with 25 strikeouts over his past 20 games and is hitting .207 with seven homers and 27 RBIs this season.
  • The Rangers aim to have him recapture his 2023 form, when he hit 39 homers and drove in 107 runs.
  • Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi was placed on the 15-day injured list with triceps fatigue and reliever Codi Heuer was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock.
  • Outfielder Evan Carter is expected back Tuesday, adding to a crowded outfield that includes Wyatt Langford, Alejandro Osuna and Sam Haggerty.