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Royals beat Orioles 8-2 behind 3 RBIs apiece from Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino

Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino each had three RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on a rainy Friday night

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Not in Wednesday's lineup Garcia is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Milwaukee.

Impact Garcia didn't start Opening Day but had been in the lineup for each of the last four tilts before beginning this one on the bench. Jonathan India is covering third base for the Royals against Freddy Peralta and the Brewers.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts second homer of season Garcia went 1-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and an additional RBI in Monday's 11-1 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Garcia took a 93 mph fastball from Elvin Rodriguez deep for a 428-foot solo home run to center field in the second inning, and the former drew a bases-loaded walk in the seventh frame to bring in another run. Garcia manned third base in his last two outings but got the start in center field Monday, and his utility should allow him to see every day work. He's gone 5-for-13 with two solo home runs through the first four games of the 2025 season.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bubic sparkles in his first start since April 2023 as Royals trounce Brewers 11-1

Kris Bubic struck out eight in six shutout innings in his first start in nearly two years, and the Kansas City Royals spoiled Milwaukee’s home opener with an 11-1 victory over the...

MARCH 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals' Jonathan India has big performance one day after a pitch hit him in the face

Kansas City’s Jonathan India showed no signs of fear after getting hit by a 98.9-mph pitch

MARCH 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals rally behind late hits from Garcia, Witt | Arkansas Democrat Gazette KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Bobby Witt Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning after Maikel Garcia tied it with a home run four batters...

MARCH 30, 2025 • ARKANSASONLINE.COM

Royals Slugger an Early Candidate for 'Bat Flip of the Year'? Royals’ Maikel Garcia hit a memorable game-tying home run Saturday.

MARCH 30, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Garcia's ringing homer off foul pole electrifies KC's comeback win KANSAS CITY -- When Maikel Garcia was not in the Royals’ starting lineup for Opening Day on Thursday, manager Matt Quatraro ushered some rea...

MARCH 29, 2025 • MLB.COM

Garcia's homer and Witt's go-ahead RBI double lead Royals past Guardians 4-3

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning four batters after Maikel Garcia tied it with a homer to help lead the Kansas City Royals over the Cleveland Guardian...

MARCH 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Not in Thursday's lineup Garcia is absent from the lineup for Thursday's opener against the Guardians.

Impact The Royals have Vinnie Pasquantino at designated hitter as he protects a hamstring injury, and the domino effect has Michael Massey and second base, Jonathan India at third base and Garcia on the bench. Garcia should be in the lineup most days once Pasquantino is healthy, but he is the odd man out Opening Day.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting time in CF this spring Garcia will get time in center field this spring as the Royals want to add another option to their outfield mix, MLB.com reports. "The way our team's set up, [Bobby Witt Jr. is] pl...

Impact Garcia started in center field in Friday's spring game and hit second in the order going 1-for-3 at the plate. Moving Garcia to center field may allow the Royals to get more right-handed bats into the lineup if Jonathan India is then used at third base. Garcia is still viewed as the starter at third base and it's not entirely clear who would play at third base if Garcia is used more in the outfield.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Royals believe athletic Garcia can make impact in center field SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- When Maikel Garcia traveled to Kansas City this past offseason for a minor surgery that removed bone spurs from his rig...

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • MLB.COM

Refreshed Garcia eyeing better contact, consistency in 2025 GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Maikel Garcia might have been more excited than anyone to put on a uniform and play some baseball this spring. For a guy...

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • MLB.COM

Leading off in spring game Saturday Garcia (elbow) is starting at third base and batting leadoff in Saturday's Cactus League contest against the Dodgers.

Impact Garcia underwent surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow in early December, but the procedure won't impact his ability to hit or to play the field early this spring. The soon-to-be 25-year-old posted a poor .613 OPS over 157 regular-season games for Kansas City last season, though he showed some signs of growth with a career-best 16.5 percent strikeout rate and 37 stolen bases in 39 attempts. Garcia is slated to open 2025 as the Royals' starting third baseman, but it remains to be seen if he'll hit atop the lineup after registering a paltry .281 OBP last year.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be ready for spring Garcia (elbow) is expected to be ready for the start of spring training, MLB.com reports.

Impact Garcia reported soreness in his right elbow while playing catch recently and an MRI revealed bone chips, which he had surgically removed Thursday. The Royals are calling the procedure "minor" and do not expect the infielder's availability for the beginning of spring training to be impacted. Garcia slashed .231/.281/.332 with seven home runs and 37 stolen bases for Kansas City during the 2024 regular season.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes elbow surgery Garcia underwent surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow Thursday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

Impact Garcia didn't spend any time on the injured list in 2024 and was available throughout the postseason, leaving it unclear when he suffered the injury. The Royals haven't commented as to whether Garcia's recovery will cost him any time during spring training or even regular season contests.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. Claims Maikel Garcia 'Tried To Go Injure' Anthony Volpe The benches cleared during Game 4 of the Yankees-Royals ALDS after a play at second base involving Garcia and Volpe.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • SI.COM

Jazz Chisholm: 'Sore loser' Maikel Garcia tried to hurt Anthony Volpe When tempers flared in the sixth inning of the Yankees’ 3-1 clinching Game 4 win over the Royals, Jazz Chisholm Jr. didn’t back down.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • NYPOST.COM

Yankees–Royals Benches Clear After Anthony Volpe's Physical Tag on Maikel Garcia Garcia did not seem to appreciate the way Volpe tagged him out at second base.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Yankees' Chisholm accuses Royals' Garcia of intentionally trying to hurt teammate during ALDS win

Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. accused the Royals’ Maikel Garcia of intentionally trying to hurt Anthony Volpe while sliding into second base during Game 4 of their tense...

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Not in Kansas City lineup Garcia is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Atlanta.

Impact Garcia had started the last seven games, including each of the past four contests versus lefties, but he'll grab a seat in this one as Atlanta sends southpaw Max Fried to the bump. Garrett Hampson is at third base and batting eighth for the Royals.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Regaining playing time Garcia will start at third base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Garcia will pick up his fourth consecutive start and may have re-emerged as the Royals' preferred option at third base ahead of Adam Frazier and Paul DeJong. Since the beginning of September, Garcia has gotten on base at a poor .245 clip, but he's offered a bit of fantasy value with his speed (four steals).

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers 37th steal Garcia went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Giants.

Impact Garcia was held without a hit for the third game in a row, but he was able to make a little noise after drawing a ninth-inning walk. The infielder has four steals over his last six games and 37 thefts on 39 attempts this season. He's added a middling .237/.284/.342 slash line with seven home runs, 58 RBI and 84 runs scored over 149 games.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Runs wild against Bucs Garcia went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored, an RBI and three stolen bases in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Pirates.

Impact The Royals went 6-for-6 on steal attempts on the day, with Garcia leading the charge. The 24-year-old snapped a 12-game drought on the basepaths with the performance, a stretch in which he batted just .147 (5-for-34) and failed to even score a run. On the season, Garcia is slashing .238/.284/.343 with seven homers, 36 steals, 56 RBI and 84 runs in 144 contests.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Runs wild against Bucs Garcia went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored, an RBI and three stolen bases in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Pirates.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Royals beat Orioles 8-2 behind 3 RBIs apiece from Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino

Bubic sparkles in his first start since April 2023 as Royals trounce Brewers 11-1

Royals' Jonathan India has big performance one day after a pitch hit him in the face

Garcia's homer and Witt's go-ahead RBI double lead Royals past Guardians 4-3

Yankees' Chisholm accuses Royals' Garcia of intentionally trying to hurt teammate during ALDS win