A reporter covering the Washington Nationals in Citi Field noted that 22-year-old shortstop Luis García’s return to the majors yesterday was greeted with a raucous reception in the visiting team’s clubhouse in Flushing, Queens, NY, which manager Davey Martinez said was a result of the infielder being an energetic and popular presence in the organization.
“He’s just a funny guy, funny kid to be around,” Martinez told reporters.
“Full of energy, he’s always smiling, so I’m happy that he went down there [to Triple-A Rochester] and worked hard, and was doing well, and now we get him back.