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Royals' Maikel Garcia likely headed back to the IL with hamstring strain

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia is likely headed back to the injured list just three days after returning from a nearly two-month stay

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Likely bound for IL Manager Matt Quatraro said that Garcia is likely to be placed on the injured list after suffering a left hamstring strain during Thursday's game against the Athletics, Joel Goldber...

Impact Garcia suffered the injury while rounding third base in the first inning and came out of the game immediately afterward. The 26-year-old had been playing in just his fourth game since returning from a nearly two-month stay on the IL caused by a hand injury but is now set to go back on the shelf for at least the remainder of August. Nick Loftin will likely resume serving as Kansas City's primary third baseman.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Witt homers as the Royals earn their fifth straight win with a four-game sweep of the Athletics

Bobby Witt Jr. homered and scored three runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Athletics 6-2 on Thursday for their first four-game sweep of the season

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Suffers hamstring injury Garcia was removed from Thursday's game against the Athletics after the first inning with a left hamstring injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garcia doubled in his first plate appearance in the bottom of the first inning, but he later pulled up after rounding third base, grabbed at his hamstring and was tagged out on a fielder's choice. The 26-year-old just returned earlier this week from a nearly two-month absence with a hand injury, and it looks like he could be headed back to the injured list.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Triple and RBI in win Garcia went 2-for-5 with an RBI, run, and a triple in Wednesday's 9-7 win against the Athletics.

Impact Garcia got both of his hits in the eighth inning where he was the first run after his triple, and then got the final RBI to make the score 9-5. After dealing with a hand injury since June 22, Garcia has bounced back this series going 5-for-14 with two RBI. The 26-year-old is batting .266 on the season with three home runs, 32 RBI, 34 runs scored, and five stolen bases in just 72 games played.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

John Rave hits bases-clearing double in 7-run 8th and Royals beat Athletics 9-7

John Rave hit a tiebreaking, bases-clearing double during a seven-run eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Athletics 9-7

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Deadspin | Maikel Garcia, healthier Royals take aim at A's again Deadspin | Maikel Garcia, healthier Royals take aim at A's again

2 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Collects two hits in return from IL Garcia went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a run scored and was caught stealing in Monday's 9-5 win over the Athletics.

Impact In his first at-bat since June 22 after dealing with a muscle strain in his left hand, Garcia lined an RBI single in the first inning. The third baseman added another single in the second frame, marking his 20th multi-hit effort of the season. Garcia has had a disappointing 2026 due to both injuries and modest production, slashing .264/.321/.374 with three homers, 31 RBI, 33 runs and five stolen bases across 70 contests.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Witt Jr. homers and scores 4 runs in the Royals' 9-5 win over the Athletics

Bobby Witt Jr. had a two-run homer, an RBI double and scored four times, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 9-5 victory over the Athletics on Monday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Royals Roster Moves: Vinnie Pasquantino, Maikel Garcia Return, Starling Marte DFA The Kansas City Royals announced a handful of roster moves, including the return of Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia from the injured li...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Returns after lengthy IL stint The Royals reinstated Garcia (hand) from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Impact Kansas City will get two major lineup pieces back ahead of a four-game series versus the Athletics, as first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (wrist) was also activated from the IL. Garcia had been on the shelf since June 22 due to a muscle strain his left hand, with his return getting pushed back further after he experienced renewed discomfort following his first rehab game July 28. He then underwent a cortisone shot that appears to have yielded the desired effect, as Garcia resumed his rehab assignment at Double-A Northwest Arkansas last week and went 4-for-10 with a double, three walks and a stolen base over three games. Garcia is expected to step back in as the Royals' primary option at third base, resulting in Nick Loftin shifting into more of a utility role.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Royals host the Athletics in first of 4-game series

The Kansas City Royals start a four-game series at home against the Athletics on Monday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Looks poised to return Monday Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Garcia (hand) will go through a workout Sunday and could be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener versus the Athl...

Impact Quatraro left the door open for the Royals to get two key pieces in the lineup back Monday, as Vinnie Pasquantino (wrist) also worked out in Kansas City on Sunday in preparation for a return from the IL. Garcia, who has been on the shelf since June 23 due to left hand muscle strain, resumed a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday and went 3-for-16 with a double and a walk while playing on four consecutive days. He played full nine-inning games at third base in two of those contests and should be ready to unseat Nick Loftin as the primary option at that position once he comes off the IL.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Angels and Royals play to determine series winner

The Los Angeles Angels and Kansas City Royals meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Garcia (3-for-5), Pasquantino (1-for-4) stay on track in rehab assignments The Royals lineup may soon be whole again, as Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino continued their respective rehab assignments on Friday ni...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Kicks off rehab assignment Thursday Garcia (hand) went 0-for-1 with a run scored and three walks with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Thursday.

Impact Garcia began his second rehab assignment from a strained muscle in his left hand, though he didn't get much to hit at the plate, drawing three walks while committing a pair of errors across a full game at third base. The 26-year-old was pulled off his first assignment after just one appearance July 28 due to renewed discomfort, but after receiving a cortisone injection and participating in some baseball activity, he was given the green light to return to game action. It's unclear how long the Royals plan to keep Garcia in the minors, but provided his hand remains pain-free coming out of Thursday's game, he's tracking toward a return to the big-league roster in the not-too-distant future. Before landing on the injured list, Garcia slashed .261/.320/.373 with three home runs, 30 RBI, 32 runs and five stolen bases across 69 contests.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Royals look to stop 4-game slide, take on the Angels

The Kansas City Royals aim to end their four-game losing streak with a victory against the Los Angeles Angels

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Royals aim to break 3-game slide, take on the Dodgers

The Kansas City Royals are looking to end their three-game skid with a victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Set to begin rehab assignment Garcia (hand) is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Wednesday.

Impact Garcia has been on the injured list since June 22 with a strained muscle in his left hand, and he suffered a setback in a rehab appearance with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on July 28. Manager Matt Quatraro said Sunday that the 26-year-old was on track to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday, and he now appears to be on track to do exactly that. Garcia hasn't been able to replicate his success from a breakout 2025 campaign, but he still owns a respectable .261 average with three home runs, 30 RBI, 32 runs scored and five stolen bases over 69 contests with the Royals this season.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Royals look to break road losing streak, take on the Dodgers

The Kansas City Royals hit the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to break a five-game road slide

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

Rehab assignment coming soon Royals manager Matt Quatraro said that Garcia (hand) could begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha as soon as Wednesday, Pete Grathoff of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Garcia was scheduled to take part in fielding drills Sunday, and if the workout goes well, he'll be cleared to move on to the final step in the recovery process for a strained left hand, which has kept him on the injured list since June 23. Nick Loftin has been serving as the Royals' primary third baseman in recent weeks, but he'll likely be ticketed for a utility role once Garcia completes his rehab assignment and is ready for activation.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Caglianone leads Royals against the Cubs after 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the Chicago Cubs after Jac Caglianone had four hits against the Cubs on Saturday

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Cubs bring win streak into game against the Royals

The Chicago Cubs will attempt to continue a five-game win streak with a victory over the Kansas City Royals

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Cubs visit the Royals to open 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Friday

AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

Receives cortisone injection Garcia (hand) received a cortisone injection Tuesday and will be shut down for around five days before ramping up baseball activity, MLB.com reports.

Impact Garcia has been on the injured list since June 22 due to a muscle strain in his left hand and was pulled off his rehab assignment after just one appearance with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on July 28 due to renewed discomfort. After meeting with a hand specialist Tuesday, the 26-year-old received a cortisone injection and was prescribed brief rest, a generally positive sign that his setback isn't overly concerning or season-ending. A more formal timeline is likely to emerge once Garcia resumes baseball activities. Before hitting the shelf, he slashed .261/.320/.373 with three homers, 30 RBI, 32 runs and five stolen bases across 69 games.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

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