After their win on Saturday afternoon, the New York Yankees have already clinched the series against the Atlanta Braves.
However, on Sunday afternoon, they will be going for the series sweep, which would not only be surprising but also could propel the Yankees’ momentum in some of their upcoming series.
Cam Schlittler is getting the ball for New York, and the Braves are sending out Grant Holmes. The Grant Holmes decision for the Braves has prompted several lineup changes for Aaron Boone, one of which includes Luis Garcia Jr.
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Luis Garcia Jr. Batting Cleanup on Sunday Afternoon
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 03: Luis Garcia Jr. #26 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a home run during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium on August 03, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
On Saturday, Luis Garcia Jr. was not featured in the Yankees’ batting order. With RHP Holmes on the mound, Garcia Jr. is back in the cleanup spot, where he has been hitting for the Yanks since joining the team via trade.
Here is the full New York Yankees batting order:
Looking at Luis Garcia Jr.’s Tenure with the Yankees/2026 Season
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 07: Luis Garcia Jr. #26 of the New York Yankees singles during the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium on August 07, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Since joining the New York Yankees about a week ago, Luis Garcia Jr. has gone 4-for-15 with one home run, two RBI, and two runs scored.
For the entire season, Garcia Jr. has found a lot of success offensively.
In his 7th MLB season, Garcia Jr. is having a career year with 24 home runs, 20 doubles, and an OPS+ of 136. He led the NL in slugging with the Washington Nationals before joining the Yanks.
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