Nationals released RHP Christian Garcia.

Garcia shows good stuff when he's managed to stay healthy, but unfortunately that hasn't been often. He was on Triple-A Syracuse's disabled list at the time the Nats cut him loose. It's not clear how long he'll be sidelined.

Christian Garcia is entering camp healthy after missing nearly all of last season due to forearm and hamstring injuries.

Garcia has always had ability, which he showed in his brief time with the Nats in 2012, posting a 2.13 ERA and 15/2 K/BB ratio over 12 2/3 innings. He's never been able to stay healthy, but he'll make for an intriguing relief arm for Washington when he's able to toe the rubber.

Nationals activated RHP Christian Garcia from the 60-day disabled list.

Garcia battled multiple injuries throughout the 2013 season. He's expected to be fully healthy next spring and should be a member of the Nats' bullpen in 2014.

Christian Garcia (arm, hamstring, shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Garcia, who was placed on the disabled list at the end of March, has dealt with countless setbacks in the recovery process, the most recent of which being a hamstring injury in July. The 28-year-old impressed with the Nats in 2012, posting a 2.13 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 15/2 K/BB ratio in 12 2/3 innings, but has yet to take the field with the team this season.

Christian Garcia injured his hamstring during a rehab appearance Tuesday at Triple-A Syracuse.

The guy just can't catch a break. Garcia has been on the disabled list since spring training because of a partial tendon tear in his forearm and later developed some shoulder issues. There is no longer a timetable for his return to the Nationals' bullpen.

Christian Garcia (shoulder, forearm) is scheduled to make an appearance Tuesday at Triple-A Syracuse.

Garcia was shut down for a little over a week after experiencing discomfort in his right shoulder. The hard-throwing reliever has been out since spring training because of a partial tendon tear in his forearm. There is no timetable for his arrival in Washington.

Christian Garcia (shoulder, forearm) has been shut down from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse.

Garcia has been dealing with shoulder issues and is expected to receive treatment and be rested as a precautionary measure. The Nationals want Garcia to make four or five straight rehab outings without any problems before returning from the disabled list. Garcia has yet to pitch at the major league level this season due to a partial tendon tear in his forearm. He has a 2.57 ERA and eight strikeouts in seven innings over his first five rehab appearances.

Nationals transferred RHP Christian Garcia from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move clears a spot for Wednesday's starter, Ross Ohlendorf, on the active roster. Garcia has yet to pitch for the Nationals this season due to a partial tendon tear in his forearm, but he has a 2.57 ERA and eight strikeouts in seven innings over his first five rehab appearances between Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Syracuse.

Christian Garcia (forearm) has been moved up to Triple-A Syracuse to continue his rehab.

Garcia allowed on earned run while striking out four over four innings for Double-A Harrisburg. Assuming he can avoid setbacks, he should join the Nationals' bullpen before long.

Christian Garcia (forearm) tossed two scoreless innings Wednesday in a rehab appearance at Double-A Harrisburg.

It was Garcia's third rehab appearance and he looked sharp, fanning four batters while allowing only one hit. The right-hander has been out since early in spring training with a partial tendon tear in his right forearm. He could join the Nats' bullpen in a week or so.

Christian Garcia (forearm) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend with Double-A Harrisburg.

Garcia has been shut down since the early part of spring training with a partial tendon tear in his right forearm, but he's ready to return to game action. The Nationals were planning to stretch him out as a starter prior to the injury, but he'll pitch in relief for the time being.

Christian Garcia (forearm) has been throwing from a mound and will begin incorporating curveballs on Thursday.

He'll then throw live batting practice after that before heading out on a rehab assignment, though it's not clear when he'll be ready for that. The Nats were planning on stretching Garcia out as a starter prior to his forearm injury, and they still might, but it depends on what the big club needs by the time the righty is healthy.

Christian Garcia (forearm) played a successful game of catch on Monday morning.

Garcia basically has to restart his spring throwing routine, so he's not going to be available for the first couple weeks of the 2013 regular season. He was officially placed on the 15-day disabled list on March 24.

Nationals manager Davey Johnson said that Christian Garcia (forearm) could be cleared to throw as soon as Monday.

Garcia is currently in shutdown mode due to a partial tendon tear in his right forearm. Johnson would like to see him be stretched out as a starting pitcher, but they'll build his workload carefully to avoid a setback.

Nationals placed RHP Christian Garcia on the 15-day disabled list with a right forearm injury.

Garcia hasn't pitched at all this spring and will open the year on the DL. He likely won't be cleared to resume a throwing program until at least mid-April. The Nationals will use him in a middle relief role when he's ready to return.

The Washington Post reports that Christian Garcia (forearm) will be shut down for two more weeks.

Garcia was hoping to resume a throwing program Monday, but he won't be cleared until at least April after visiting a Baltimore-based hand specialist this weekend. Manager Davey Johnson had already ruled him out for the start of the season, so he'll open 2013 on the disabled list and likely be sent to extended spring training before returning to the Nationals.

Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Friday that there's "no possibility" Christian Garcia (forearm) will be ready to start the season.

It's not a surprise, but now we know for sure. Garcia has a partial tendon tear in his right forearm and is slated to resume throwing soon, but he simply doesn't have enough time. He should be ready earn on in the early if he avoids setbacks.

Christian Garcia (forearm) is slated to visit a hand/wrist specialist in Baltimore.

Garcia has yet to make his spring debut due to a partial tendon tear in his right forearm. It was recently reported that he would resume a throwing program this weekend, but he'll need to get good news from the specialist for that to become a reality. Chances are he will begin the season on the disabled list.

Christian Garcia (forearm) is tentatively scheduled to resume a throwing program March 17.

Garcia has been shut down the last two weeks with a partial tendon tear in his right forearm. While it's good news that he could be cleared for throwing soon, Garcia's availability for the start of the regular season remains in question. He's a strong candidate to open 2013 on the disabled list.

Christian Garcia will be shut down for at least another week after being diagnosed with a partial tendon tear in his right forearm.

This obviously puts Garcia's availability for Opening Day in question. The right-hander was dynamic down the stretch for the Nationals last season, posting a 2.13 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 15/2 K/BB ratio in 12 2/3 innings of relief. He had a lengthy history of arm issues in the minors, though, so this can't come as a surprise.