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Trio of hits in loss Garcia went 3-for-3 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a walk in Sunday's 6-3 loss against the Tigers.

Impact Garcia reached base in all four plate appearances Sunday, tallying his fourth three-hit performance of the campaign. Following a breakout 2025 season in which he posted an .800 OPS, the third baseman has continued to produce in 2026. Through 39 games, the 26-year-old is slashing .285/.353/.437 with 12 doubles, a triple, three homers, 16 RBI, 21 runs and four stolen bases while operating exclusively out of the leadoff spot.

30 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Workman lives up to middle name with 1st career tater as Tigers top Royals 6-3 to stop 5-game skid

Gage Workman came off the bench and hit his first major league homer, a two-run shot that sent the Detroit Tigers past the Kansas City Royals 6-3 to snap a five-game losing streak

4 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Tigers aim to stop losing streak in matchup with the Royals

The Detroit Tigers are looking to end their five-game skid with a win against the Kansas City Royals

23 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Witt blazes around bases in 14.13 seconds for inside-the-park homer KANSAS CITY – The Royals wasted absolutely no time getting their offense started against the Tigers and opener Burch Smith on Saturday night...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Tigers look to stop skid in matchup with the Royals

The Detroit Tigers come into the matchup against the Kansas City Royals after losing four in a row

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Isbel gets first walk-off hit, makes pair of great catches to lift Royals over Tigers 4-3

Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping t...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pair of hits in loss Garcia went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Thursday's loss to the Guardians.

Impact Garcia recorded his second two-hit performance in as many days, ripping a leadoff double in the top of the first inning before later driving in a run with a single in the fifth frame. The third baseman's numbers have been trending upward of late, as he's slashing .303/.351/.515 with a homer, four doubles, four RBI, four runs and two stolen bases over the past eight games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Royals host the Guardians in first of 4-game series

The Kansas City Royals open a four-game series at home against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Records steal in win Garcia went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Mariners.

Impact Garcia has hit safely in five of his last six games, going 8-for-27 (.296) with five extra-base hits in that span. The infielder is batting .270 with a .762 OPS, three home runs, 13 RBI, 18 runs scored, four stolen bases, nine doubles and a triple over 32 contests. Garcia has stolen at least 23 bases over each of the last three years, so the potential is there for him to run more frequently as the season progresses.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Royals' Maikel Garcia's sacrifice fly beats Mariners in 10th Deadspin | Royals' Maikel Garcia's sacrifice fly beats Mariners in 10th

MAY 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

Massey scores in 10th on Garcia's sacrifice fly, Royals beat Mariners 3-2

Michael Massey scored on Maikel Garcia's sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals overcame a dominant 14-strikeout performance from Seattle starter Emerson Hanc...

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Records three XBH Thursday Garcia went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two doubles and an additional run scored in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Athletics.

Impact Garcia put together one of his best performances of the season, collecting three extra-base hits. The third baseman doubled in the first inning and came around to score, then launched a solo homer off Jeffrey Springs in the second to briefly give Kansas City the lead before adding another double in the fourth. The homer was his first since April 11 and helped snap a recent slump in which he was hitting just .180 with two RBI over his previous 13 games. Garcia is now slashing .274/.341/.442 with three homers, eight doubles, 11 RBI and 17 runs scored across 126 plate appearances.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 30 • FOX SPORTS

Kurtz draws walk for 19th game in row, A's beat Royals 6-3

Nick Kurtz drew a walk for his 19th consecutive game and hit a two-run double, helping the Athletics defeat the Kansas City Royals 6-3

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Back in lineup Tuesday Garcia (elbow) is starting at third and batting leadoff Tuesday versus the Athletics.

Impact Garcia did not start the last three games Friday through Sunday due to right elbow cramps. However, he was able to come off of the bench Sunday for two plate appearances and was able come around for a run after drawing a walk.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Royals aim to break road losing streak, take on the Athletics

The Kansas City Royals visit the Athletics looking to stop an eight-game road losing streak

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Remaining on bench Sunday Garcia (elbow) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact The 26-year-old will sit for a third straight game after exiting Wednesday's contest due to right elbow cramps. Garcia was expected to rejoin the lineup Friday and Saturday before ultimately sitting out, but there's been no word of him suffering a setback to this point. The Royals have a team day off Monday, so Garcia will get an extra day to recover ahead of Tuesday's series opener in Sacramento.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Royals try to sweep 3-game series against the Angels

The Kansas City Royals play the Los Angeles Angels looking to sweep their three-game series

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Not in Saturday's lineup Garcia (elbow) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.

Impact Garcia was expected to return to the starting nine Saturday after sitting out Friday's contest with elbow cramps, but he will instead sit out a second consecutive game. Nick Loftin will pick up an extra start at the hot corner as a result and bat eighth.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Royals bring 1-0 series advantage over Angels into game 2

The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Should return Saturday Garcia (elbow), who is out of the lineup for Friday's series opener versus the Angels, said he's feeling better and hopes to be available off the bench before potentially returning...

Impact Garcia described the elbow injury he sustained during Wednesday's game against the Orioles as a cramp, which is encouraging even though he's not starting Friday. Nick Loftin is picking up a start at third base Friday, but Garcia should be good to go in short order..

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Garcia (elbow) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.

Impact After leaving Wednesday's game against the Orioles due to right elbow soreness, Garcia said he expected to play in Friday's series opener versus the Halos. The 25-year-old will open the contest on the bench, however, despite coming off a team day off Thursday. Nick Loftin is instead starting at the hot corner and batting leadoff for Kansas City.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Seven Teams, Seven Slow Starts. What's Behind MLB's Most Surprising Struggles?

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APRIL 23 • FOX SPORTS

Seven Teams, Seven Slow Starts. What's Behind MLB's Most Surprising Struggles?

Expects to play Friday Garcia (elbow) said after Wednesday's game against Baltimore that he expects to play in Friday's game against the Angels, Pete Grathoff of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Garcia said he felt pain in his elbow during his second at-bat of Wednesday's contest, though he managed to stay in the game for a few more innings before leaving. The Royals have a scheduled day off Thursday before they begin their series against the Halos on Friday, which could give the star third baseman enough time to recover and return to action without missing a start.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia exits Wednesday's game with right elbow soreness Maikel Garcia exited the Royals’ game versus the Orioles on Wednesday in the sixth inning due to right elbow soreness.

APRIL 22 • MLB.COM

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