Robert Garcia 2026 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Can Robert Garcia Succeed as A Potential Closer for the Rangers?
Veteran relief pitcher Robert Garcia was part of a closer committee last year with the Texas Rangers. In 71 games, Garcia registered a 4-8 record, 1.25 WHIP, 68 strikeouts, and a career-best ERA (2.95) with nine saves in a career-high 64 innings pitched. The 29-year-old also had a career-best BABIP of .299, which was due to incurring more pop-ups and fly balls, as evidenced by a career-high fly ball percentage of 32.0. Texas manager Skip Schumaker confirmed that Garcia is one of the favorites to secure the closer role for the Rangers in 2026. ATC projections forecast Garcia to register 65 strikeouts, a 3-4 record, 1.23 WHIP, 17 saves, nine holds, and a 3.65 ERA in 61 innings pitched. Garcia has an NFBC ADP of 297. RotoBaller.com ranks Garcia at No. 260 overall and No. 31 among relief pitchers. As one of the top relievers on the Rangers, Garcia is a valuable fantasy asset in holds leagues. He is also a good late pick as a potential closer, when most of the other options to log consistent saves are off the board.
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