The Texas Rangers have a new left-handed pitcher, Robert Garcia, who is aiming for a major role within the bullpen after being acquired in a trade for Nathaniel Lowe. Garcia sees himself potentially becoming a closer, although Rangers manager Bruce Bochy has yet to define specific roles at this stage of spring training. Bochy acknowledged that having established roles would be beneficial and emphasized the importance of having reliable options in high-leverage situations.

Despite a less-than-spectacular 4.22 ERA with the Washington Nationals last season, Garcia's advanced metrics indicate a promising upside. His peripherals rank him highly in categories like expected ERA and strikeout percentage. Garcia's strong performance in a recent 'B' game against the Kansas City Royals, where he struck out a batter and showcased a fastball clocking in at 94-95 mph, adds to the excitement around his capabilities as the season approaches.