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Apr 21, 2024 0 0 0 0 1
Apr 20, 2024 2 2 0 1 5.5
Apr 19, 2024 1 0 0 0 2.5
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Sun, Apr 21
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Mon, Apr 22
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Tue, Apr 23
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Wed, Apr 24
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Fri, Apr 26
1:10 pm
MLBN
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Sat, Apr 27
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Player Outlook
Despite a strong spring training, Maikel Garcia opened the season with Triple-A Omaha. After posting a weak .242/.348/.347 line with the Storm Chasers, Garcia was summoned to the majors where he stayed the rest of the season. His game is hitting the ball hard on the ground with an 87th percentile average exit velocity and 6.1 degree launch angle. He mustered a low 84 wRC+, but Garcia swiped 23 bases. There is always the chance Garcia learns to loft the ball more, but as is he offers a solid batting average floor, with some speed. He batted leadoff in 72 of 123 games but is better suited for a spot lower in the order. He's miscast at third base, but with Bobby Witt Jr. at shortstop, and no in-house challenger, Garcia is ticketed for another season at the hot corner. These aren't the ideal traits for a fantasy corner infielder, but Garcia can be useful in the right lineup construction, especially if he continues to hit at or near the top of the order.

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2024 54.52.6 9 3 13 6 4 .174
2023 296.52.4 59 4 50 38 23 .272
2022 9.51.1 1 — 2 1 — .318
3y Avg. 1532.3 30 2 26 20 12 .272
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Picks up fourth steal

    Rotowire
    Garcia went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Friday's 9-4 win over the Orioles. Garcia was ice cold entering Friday, having gone 0-for-20 over his previous five games with six strikeouts in that span. The third baseman is batting just .167 with four steals, three home runs, 12 RBI and seven runs scored over 85 plate appearances. The overall success of the rest of the roster has covered Garcia's recent struggles, which haven't cost him playing time yet.
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Gets breather for Game 2

    Rotowire
    Garcia isn't in the Royals' lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. Garcia turned in an 0-for-4 performance during Wednesday's early game, so he'll remain in the dugout for the nightcap. Nick Loftin will fill in at the hot corner and bat sixth.
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Nabs two steals in victory

    Rotowire
    Garcia went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run and two stolen bases in an 11-2 win over Houston on Wednesday. Garcia was one of only two Royals starters who didn't get a hit in the rout, but he maximized the impact of his one time reaching base -- on a sixth-inning leadoff walk -- when he proceeded to steal second and third base before coming home on a Vinnie Pasquantino sacrifice fly. Garcia has gone without a hit in each of his past three games to drop his season average to .204, but he continues to lead off for a Kansas City squad that is currently 8-4 -- its best record through 12 games since 2016.
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Drives in three during win

    Rotowire
    Garcia went 2-for-4 with a double, triple, walk and three RBI en route to a 4-1 victory over the Orioles on Tuesday. Garcia hit a two-run double in the second inning to put Kansas City ahead 3-0, and he later added some insurance in the fourth with an RBI triple. The hard-hitting 24-year-old has offered plenty of production as the Royals' leadoff man to begin the season, and hitting in front of Bobby Witt only increases Garcia's fantasy value.
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Hits leadoff home run

    Rotowire
    Garcia went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout during Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Twins. Garcia's home run came on the third pitch he saw, leading off the bottom of the first with a blast over the left-field wall. His homer was the only blemish on Pablo Lopez's line as the Twins hurler otherwise shut the door on Garcia and the rest of the Royals lineup. The third baseman parlayed a strong spring into a leadoff role and began the season with a long ball after hitting just four last season over 464 at-bats.
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Could be leadoff hitter

    Rotowire
    Garcia is projected as the Royals' starting third baseman and a potential leadoff hitter, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. Garcia has gone 4-for-9 with a stolen base over his first three Cactus League games. He enjoyed a solid first major-league campaign, batting .272 with a .681 OPS while adding 23 stolen bases, 50 RBI and 59 runs scored. The Royals' lineup looks a little beefed up compared to 2023, and another year of growth from the prospects could help Garcia be a valuable contact hitter and speed threat if he can remain atop the lineup.
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Gets breather Sunday

    Rotowire
    Garcia isn't starting Sunday against the Astros. Garcia will get a day off after going 7-for-22 with three runs scored over the Royals' last five games. Matt Duffy will take over at the hot corner and bat seventh while Garcia rests.
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Swipes bag in win

    Rotowire
    Garcia went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Astros. Garcia has gotten going again at the plate, going 12-for-39 (.308) over his last 10 games while adding three steals in that span. The third baseman is up to 23 thefts in 29 attempts this season while primarily hitting out of the leadoff spot. He's at a .275/.325/.365 slash line with 49 RBI, 56 runs scored and four home runs through 118 contests overall.
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Absent from lineup

    Rotowire
    Garcia is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox. Nick Loftin will man third base while Garcia receives a day off. Garcia is in the midst of a modest six-game hitting streak.
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Registers three hits

    Rotowire
    Garcia went 3-for-4 with one double, one RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 12-1 victory over the White Sox. 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, Garcia had slashed .272/.324/.326 with 11 RBI and five steals over the previous 30 days.
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Reaches 20-steal mark

    Rotowire
    Garcia went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Red Sox. 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.
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Nabs steal Wednesday

    Rotowire
    Garcia went 0-for-3 with a stolen base and one RBI in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Athletics. 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.
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Will lead off Monday

    Rotowire
    Garcia (ribs) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the A's. 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.
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Dealing with rib inflammation

    Rotowire
    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 reports. 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.
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Exits with upper body issue

    Rotowire
    Garcia was removed from Friday's game against the Cubs due to upper body discomfort. Garcia dealt with an upper-body issue 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. Garcia should be considered day-to-day until the Royals' medical staff has a better idea what the rookie is dealing with.
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Grabs spot in Monday's lineup

    Rotowire
    Garcia (upper body) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners. 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.
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Sitting Saturday

    Rotowire
    Garcia (upper body) will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Cardinals. 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.
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Removed with injury

    Rotowire
    Garcia was lifted from Friday's game versus the Cardinals due to upper body discomfort, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports. 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.
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Earns 18th steal

    Rotowire
    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. 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 his 20.4 percent strikeout rate for the season has been fine for 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.
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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Records 15th steal

    Rotowire
    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. 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.
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