August 1: Nationals first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. was on hug watch after he was pulled from Friday’s matchup against the Braves. Turns out it was just a bit of knee soreness, and Garcia is back in the lineup tonight. Among the teams interested in Garcia’s services are the Yankees, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Adding another bat to the mix is the primary goal for general manager Brian Cashman, even if Garcia is an imperfect fit. The 26-year-old Garcia is having a career season.