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Sitting Saturday Garcia isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Garcia will sit out Kansas City's penultimate game of the season after going 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored Friday. Josh Rojas will fill in at third base and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians maintain 1-game AL Central lead, beat Royals 12-9 with help from 6 walks in 5-run 9th

José Ramírez, Chase DeLauter and Petey Halpin drew consecutive bases-loaded walks in a five-run ninth inning capped by Angel Martínez’s two-run double, and the Cleveland Guardians...

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Taking seat Thursday Garcia is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the White Sox.

Impact The Royals have given Garcia one day off per series since he returned from the injured list last week. After reaching base seven times in the first two games of the three-game set, he'll grab a seat during Thursday's matinee. Nick Loftin will play third base in Garcia's stead.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Lugo wraps up disappointing season, but Royals have pieces for '27 run KANSAS CITY -- It was a season to forget for Seth Lugo, who wrapped up his 2026 campaign by allowing four runs in 3 1/3 innings in the Royal...

SEPTEMBER 24 • MLB.COM

Three hits, three RBI in win Garcia went 3-for-3 with three RBI, a run, and a double in Wednesday's 5-4 win against the White Sox.

Impact Garcia drove home the first two runs of the game and then got the go-ahead RBI in the seventh inning with a double off of Hagen Smith to score Bobby Witt Jr. The 26-year-old has missed a lot of time in the past three months because of two IL stints due to hand and hamstring injuries, so this is the first time Garcia has had three or more RBI since June 14. When he has played, Garcia is slashing .263/.325/.378 with 38 RBI, 20 doubles, five stolen bases and three homers in 80 games.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Royals snap a 5-game skid with a 5-4 win over White Sox, delaying Chicago's bid for a playoff berth

Maikel Garcia had three hits and three RBIs, including a tiebreaking, run-scoring double in the seventh inning, as the Kansas City Royals beat the White Sox 5-4 and delayed Chicago...

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

On bench Saturday Garcia isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Garcia will take a seat Saturday after going just 1-for-11 with a walk and two RBI in three games since returning from the IL. While he rests, Nick Loftin will start at third base and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in two runs Friday Garcia went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Pirates.

Impact Garcia went to the opposite field for a two-RBI double in the third inning, though he was thrown out trying to stretch it into a triple. It marked the third baseman's first hit since returning from a left hamstring strain, as he's gone 1-for-11 (.091) across three games. Injuries have hampered the 26-year-old all season, and Garcia has struggled to build on his breakout 2025, slashing .262/.318/.378 with three homers, 34 RBI, 34 runs and five stolen bases over 76 contests in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia's clutch hit vs. reigning Cy Young winner a bright spot in tough 2026 PITTSBURGH -- On one hand, Maikel Garcia is happy. On the other hand, the Royals’ third baseman is a little sad. Garcia is thankful to be ba...

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

Alvarez hits 40th home run, Astros beat Royals 6-2 to move 1 game ahead of Rangers for AL West lead

Yordan Alvarez hit his 40th home run, one of five Houston long balls, and the Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on to move back over

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Royals Get Maikel Garcia Back From Injured List as Season Winds Down Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia returns from the injured list after missing nearly a month with a hamstring injury.

SEPTEMBER 16 • SI.COM

Back from injured list The Royals reinstated Garcia (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Garcia is ready to rejoin the active roster after missing the past few weeks due to a hamstring strain. The 26-year-old hit the ground running during his three-game rehab assignment, going 4-for-13 (.308 average) with a double and a stolen base. Garcia should reclaim the starting job at third base for Kansas City now that he's healthy.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Astros look to end slide in matchup with the Royals

The Houston Astros aim to stop their three-game skid when they play the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Red Sox play the Royals with series tied 1-1

Both the Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Begins rehab stint Garcia (hamstring) went 1-for-5 with an RBI in a rehab game with Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact After playing five innings at third base Thursday, Garcia served as the designated hitter Friday in his second rehab game while recovering from a left hamstring strain. It's been a disappointing 2026 campaign for the 26-year-old, who has dealt with multiple injuries and is slashing .269/.324/.385 with three homers, 32 RBI, 34 runs and five stolen bases in 73 contests. How much time he'll need on his rehab assignment hasn't been specified, but if no setbacks emerge with the hamstring, Garcia could be back with the Royals in the next few days.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox host the Royals to start 3-game series

The Boston Red Sox start a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on Friday

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Updates on James McArthur, Maikel Garcia, Connor Seabold: Royals Injury Report The Kansas City Royals gave injury updates on James McArthur, Maikel Garcia and Connor Seabold ahead of their series finale against the Ariz...

SEPTEMBER 9 • SI.COM

Starting rehab assignment Thursday Garcia (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Impact Garcia has been sidelined for the past three weeks with a strained left hamstring, but he's been cleared to test things out in game action. The 26-year-old could be ready to rejoin the active roster in the coming days if things go smoothly on his rehab assignment.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Royals

The Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Kansas City Royals looking to prolong a four-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Running at 90 percent Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Monday that Garcia has had "no recurrence of symptoms" related to his strained left hamstring and is running at 90 percent speed, Joel Penfield of...

Impact In addition to running, Garcia is also taking part in fielding drills and hitting in the batting cage, according to Quatraro. Currently in the midst of his second stint on the injured list of the season, Garcia looks on track to return to action at some point later this month, despite the 64-80 Royals having little at stake. After a breakout 2025 campaign, Garcia's performance has taken a step back this season, with the 26-year-old producing a .269/.324/.385 slash line to go with three home runs, five steals, 32 RBI and 34 runs in 73 games before he landed on the shelf Aug. 21.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Royals take on the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals host the Arizona Diamondbacks to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Okamoto leads Blue Jays against the Royals following 4-hit performance

The Toronto Blue Jays play the Kansas City Royals after Kazuma Okamoto had four hits against the Royals on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Progressing in rehab Garcia (hamstring) is running at 80 percent while participating in baseball activities, per MLB.com.

Impact Garcia hit the injured list Aug. 21 due to a left hamstring strain just four games after returning from a muscle strain in his left hand. The third baseman's progress in rehab is a positive sign and keeps a return before the end of the regular season on the table, though the Royals may ultimately err on the side of caution with the team far from playoff contention. In 73 games, Garcia is slashing .269/.324/.385 with three homers, 32 RBI, 34 runs and five stolen bases.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays visit the Royals to open 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals begin a three-game series at home against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Marlins play the Royals leading series 1-0

The Miami Marlins play the Kansas City Royals with a 1-0 series lead

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

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