After he busted out of the gate with a hot-hitting April, Texas Rangers cleanup hitter Adolis García has struggled to deliver consistently, leaving a void in the middle of the lineup.
May 12, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Texas Rangers right fielder Adolis García (53) on third in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports / Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
With apologies to Paul Simon’s “Mrs. Robinson,” the Rangers have been missing the heart of you their lineup — both figuratively and physically.
The reigning ALCS MVP and postseason hero has nearly vanished in the middle of the lineup since the end of April.
Of course, he’s certainly not the only culprit for the Rangers’ anemic offense over the past month, but as the cleanup hitter, he has been extraordinarily powerless since his firehot start.
