Luis Garcia Set for Spring Debut Friday

Luis Garcia (hamstring) is starting at second base and batting cleanup in Friday's Grapefruit League tilt against the Astros. Garcia is ready for his spring training debut after missing nearly a week of action due to tightness in his left hamstring. The 25-year-old is tentatively lined up to be the Nationals' primary second baseman this season, though he could also see ample playing time at first base.