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Absent from lineup Garcia is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox.

Impact Nick Loftin will man third base while Garcia receives a day off. Garcia is in the midst of a modest six-game hitting streak but will put that on hold.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers three hits Garcia went 3-for-4 with one double, one RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 12-1 victory over the White Sox.

Impact Garcia extended his current hit streak to five games with his Labor Day effort. The Royals rookie has cemented himself as the everyday third baseman and leadoff hitter while displaying his contact and speed skills. Entering Monday's day, Garcia had slashed .272/.324/.326 with 11 RBI and five steals over the previous 30 days.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 20-steal mark Garcia went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact After starting August hot, Garcia tailed off in the second half of the month. He's gone 11-for-50 (.220) across his last 14 games, though he's hit safely in four straight contests. The infielder reached the 20-steal mark Sunday -- solid work for the rookie, though he's not running quite as much as he did in the minors. He's added a .280/.326/.375 slash line with four home runs, 47 RBI, 45 runs scored, 18 doubles and three triples through 101 contests.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Monday off Garcia is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Garcia is just 5-for-29 (.172) since seeing an 18-game hitting streak come to an end Aug. 17, so manager Matt Quatraro decided to give him a day to clear his head. Matt Duffy will man the hot corner in Garcia's place.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs steal Wednesday Garcia went 0-for-3 with a stolen base and one RBI in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Athletics.

Impact Garcia's RBI came on a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning. He's gone 3-for-11 over his last four games, and he's started three games in a row since shaking off a rib issue. The speedy infielder is up to 19 steals in 23 tries this season while adding four home runs, 43 RBI, 44 runs scored and a .283/.328/.376 slash line over 93 contests.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will lead off Monday Garcia (ribs) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the A's.

Impact Garcia worked as a reserve for a couple days after leaving Friday's contest with a rib issue, but he pinch hit Sunday and has been deemed ready to play a full nine innings. As he has done regularly of late, he will man the hot corner and hit leadoff Monday night.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes pinch-hit appearance Garcia (ribs) went 1-for-1 with a pinch-hit RBI-single in Sunday's loss to the Cubs.

Impact Garcia entered as a pinch hitter for Matt Duffy in the ninth inning after sitting Saturday's game and notched a base hit which jumpstarted a late comeback that fell just short. The 23-year-old still should be deemed as day-to-day but could make his return to the starting lineup Monday against the Athletics.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Sunday Garcia (ribs) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Garcia was removed from Friday's game due to costochondritis, which is inflammation near his ribs, and will be sidelined Sunday for the second straight game. It's not believed to be a serious issue, so he could rejoin the lineup in the near future. Matt Duffy will receive a turn at third base in his place Sunday in Chicago.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with rib inflammation Garcia's recent absences have been due to costochondritis, an inflammation near his ribs, though the issue isn't believed to be serious, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City r...

Impact Garcia missed a pair of games last weekend with a vaguely defined upper-body injury, and he's been absent for the first two games of this weekend's series at Wrigley Field for the same reason. The rookie infielder is feeling better and was reportedly available off the bench Saturday, per Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star, but he didn't wind up getting into the game in a 6-4 loss.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined Saturday Garcia (upper body) will not start Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Garcia missed two games last weekend with an upper-body issue, and he left Friday's series opener with a similar problem. The Royals have yet to announce an official diagnosis, but the team has every reason to be cautious down the stretch given its 40-84 record. Matt Duffy will fill in at the hot corner Saturday.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with upper body issue Garcia was removed from Friday's game against the Cubs due to upper body discomfort.

Impact Garcia dealt with something similar last weekend and missed two games. He was 0-for-2 in Friday's matinee tilt at Wrigley Field before Matt Duffy entered to replace him at third base in the bottom of the fourth inning.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs spot in Monday's lineup Garcia (upper body) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.

Impact An unspecified injury prevented Garcia from playing in Kansas City's last two games, but he has recovered and is ready to return to the field. He will man the hot corner and lead off for the Royals on Monday night.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Garcia (upper body) will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Garcia left Friday's game against the Cardinals with upper-body discomfort, and he'll remain sidelined Saturday. The exact nature and severity of his injury remain unclear, but the Royals have an off day scheduled for Sunday, so he'll get at least two days to rest. Matt Duffy will handle third base in his absence.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed with injury Garcia was lifted from Friday's game versus the Cardinals due to upper body discomfort, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Garcia didn't suffer an obvious injury but was replaced on defense by Matt Duffy prior to the top of the third inning. He singled twice and scored two runs out of the leadoff spot before exiting. Garcia will undergo additional testing Saturday to determine the severity of the injury.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns 18th steal Garcia went 1-for-5 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Garcia extended his hitting streak to 12 games, a span in which he's gone 15-for-51 (.294). He's also racked up eight strikeouts in that span, but they've come across just three of the games. The infielder had a pedestrian 7.0 percent walk rate, but his 20.4 percent strikeout rate has been fine in his contact-based approach. He's slashing .278/.322/.379 with four home runs, 18 steals, 38 RBI and 38 runs scored over 81 contests.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up two steals Garcia went 1-for-5 with one RBI, two stolen bases and one run scored in Saturday's 9-6 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Garcia also struck out three times in the contest. He's on a nine-game hitting streak, going 12-for-37 (.324) in that span while racking up three steals, eight RBI and seven runs scored out of the leadoff spot. The infielder has a .281/.325/.387 slash line with 17 thefts, four home runs, 37 RBI and 35 runs scored through 78 contests overall.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three hits in win Garcia went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Mets.

Impact Garcia extended his hitting streak to six games, though this was his first multi-hit effort in that span. The infielder has also driven in at least one run in four of those games despite hitting out of the leadoff spot. He's slashing .280/.327/.391 with four home runs, 15 stolen bases, 35 RBI and 33 runs scored through 75 contests while enjoying an everyday role at third base.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records 15th steal Garcia went 1-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-inning win over the Mets.

Impact Garcia hit a solid .274 in July, and he's already off to a decent start in August. The infielder provided a sacrifice fly and an RBI single in the contest to help the Royals' offense from atop the order. For the season, Garcia is up to a .273/.321/.385 slash line with four home runs, 15 steals, 35 RBI and 32 runs scored through 74 games. He should continue to see time at leadoff while handling a near-everyday role at third base as the Royals move into prospect evaluation mode over the last two months of the campaign.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lifts solo home run Garcia went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-3 win over the Guardians.

Impact The homer was Garcia's first since July 3. In the 15 games between long balls, the infielder hit .220 (13-for-59) with three doubles, seven RBI and three runs scored. He's been solid this season, slashing .279/.329/.386 with four homers, 29 RBI, 28 runs scored and 14 stolen bases through 278 plate appearances. He's been a near-everyday player since May, and he's been the Royals' preferred leadoff hitter for most of July.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in four Garcia went 2-for-4 with one double and four RBI in Tuesday's 11-10 victory over Detroit.

Impact Garcia broke out of a small slump Tuesday, tallying a pair of hits after entering the contest 3-for-26 (.115) in his last seven outings. Among the pair of hits was a two-RBI double off Beau Brieske in the sixth. With four RBI on the day, Garcia set a career high in the category.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Monday Garcia is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Garcia will take a seat for the first time since June 14, breaking a streak of 26 consecutive starts. The move to the bench comes after Garcia had fallen into a bit of a slump at the dish of late, as he's gone 3-for-26 over his last seven starts. Nicky Lopez will spell him at third base Monday.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs steal in loss Garcia went 0-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base in Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Guardians.

Impact Garcia's six-game hitting streak came to a close, but he drew multiple walks for the second time in his last four contests. The infielder's plate discipline is solid, with an 8.3 percent walk rate and 23.0 percent strikeout rate through 55 contests. He's displayed a solid hit tool by batting .291 with a .372 BABIP, and he's added three home runs, 14 stolen bases, 21 RBI and 26 runs scored through 222 plate appearances. He's settled into the leadoff spot over the last week after spending much of June moving around the lineup.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Continues red-hot stretch Garcia went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in a loss to Minnesota on Monday.

Impact Garcia batted out of the leadoff spot for the third straight game and made his presence felt immediately, launching a homer off Joe Ryan to begin the contest. The talented rookie went on to reach base three more times and finished with his fourth straight multi-hit performance. Over that stretch, Garcia has gone a scorching 11-for-15 with four runs, three RBI, two steals and just one strikeout.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect at plate with four hits Garcia went 4-for-4 with two RBI in Sunday's win over the Dodgers.

Impact Garcia was moved up to the leadoff spot for Sunday's thrashing of the Dodgers and thrived in his new role, though oddly enough, he didn't score a run in a game the Royals put up nine. The 23-year-old now has nine hits over his last three games, and in a small sample size batting leadoff he's slashing .500/.529/.563 with three RBI and a 1:2 BB:K in 16 at-bats. It's possible Garcia could stick at leadoff since the Royals haven't gotten great production out of that spot all year. He's been mighty impressive with his bat and is now slashing .292/.340/.389 with 13 extra-base hits, 20 RBI, 23 runs and a 14:45 BB:K over 204 plate appearances.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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