Avisail Garcia RUMORS & NEWS

Michigan Live "Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland inserted Avisail Garcia into the ninth spot in the batting order so he could settle in a little bit. It didn't take him long at all. Garcia hit his first career home run -- a three-run shot in the second inning -- in a 7-5 loss to the Houston Astros. The..." May 16

Detroit Free Press "Expect to see slugger Avisail Garcia in centerfield today when the Tigers play the series finale against Houston. Garcia, just called up from Triple-A Toledo, will make his season debut. A bruised right heel cost Garcia a month of spring training and a spot on the Opening Day roster. Matt..." May 15

Michigan Live "Jim Leyland has said all along that he won't use Torii Hunter in center field. A stint on the disabled list for Austin Jackson has not changed that a bit. Leyland confirmed Monday afternoon that he will not use Hunter in center in place of Jackson, who went on the disabled list earlier in the..." May 13

Detroit Free Press "Outfielder Avisail Garcia was recalled today by the Detroit Tigers, who placed starting centerfielder Austin Jackson on the 15-day disabled list with a pulled right hamstring. Austin Jackson did not play in Sunday's loss to the Cleveland Indians. Tigers manager Jim Leyland said before the game..." May 13

Detroit News "When it happened isn't precisely remembered. Avisail Garcia tends to think of his big league initiation as a series of moments and conversations. It could have been that evening of Aug. 31, 2012, on the infield grass at Comerica Park during batting practice. Tigers manager Jim Leyland..." February 26

Detroit Free Press "Free Press special writer Jon Machota breaks down five players to watch in Lakeland: Victor Martinez A torn anterior cruciate ligament in Martinez's left knee forced the switch-hitter to miss last season. The 34-year-old DH is expected to bat fifth and protect Prince Fielder. The Tigers were..." February 10