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Offseason Outlook: Kansas City Royals

In conjunction with this installment in our Offseason Outlook series, Steve Adams will be hosting a Royals-centric chat tomorrow morning at 9am CT. Click here to ask a question in advance, and be sure to check back to participate live! The Royals haven’t had a winning record since their storybook World Series victory back in…

Sep 26 · MLB Trade Rumors Offseason Royals Jake Brentz Kris Bubic Taylor Clarke Austin Cox Matt Duffy Nate Eaton Freddy Fermin Maikel Garcia Zack Greinke Taylor Hearn Carlos Hernandez Kyle Isbel Brad Keller Jackson Kowar Asa Lacy Jordan Lyles Daniel Lynch Alec Marsh Michael Massey James McArthur MJ Melendez Edward Olivares Vinnie Pasquantino Salvador Perez Nick Pratto Cole Ragans Brady Singer Josh Staumont Josh Taylor Samad Taylor Nelson Velazquez Drew Waters

Marlins Planning To Pursue Shortstop Help This Winter

The Marlins are still in the middle of a playoff race in 2023 but there’s at least one thing already on their to-do list this winter. Per a report from Barry Jackson, Jordan McPherson and Craig Mish at the Miami Herald, the Marlins are planning to try to upgrade at shortstop this winter. The plan…

Sep 15 · MLB Trade Rumors Prospects Marlins White Sox Padres Giants Cardinals Royals Braves Dodgers Nick Ahmed Jacob Amaya Tim Anderson Xander Bogaerts Paul DeJong Tommy Edman Maikel Garcia Vaughn Grissom Garrett Hampson Ha-Seong Kim Amed Rosario Joey Wendle

Maikel Garcia Returns From Rib Injury

Kansas City Royals rookie infielder Maikel Garcia (ribs) is starting at third base and batting leadoff on Monday against the Oakland Athletics and right-hander Paul Blackburn. Garcia didn't start the last two games for KC after leaving early on Friday with an injury to his ribs. It's something he's been dealing with for a bit now, but he was able to pinch hit on Sunday and is back in the starting lineup on Monday. The 23-year-old Venezuelan has become the team's regular third baseman and has impressed with a .286 average (96-for-336) in his first big-league season with 41 RBI, 18 stolen bases and 43 runs scored. Garcia has been excellent in August, going 22-for-64 (.344) with a double, eight RBI, four steals and 12 runs scored in 17 games (16 starts).

Aug 21 · Source via Royals Maikel Garcia

Maikel Garcia Day-To-Day With Rib Inflammation

Kansas City Royals infielder Maikel Garcia (ribs) is day-to-day with rib inflammation. He experienced upper body soreness last weekend and missed last Saturday's game. The soreness is caused by costochondritis, an inflammation near his ribs. Garcia's injury isn't believed to be serious, and he was already feeling better on Saturday. The 23-year-old is slashing .284/.328/.379 with four home runs, 40 RBI, 43 runs, and 18 stolen bases over 89 games in 2023. Garcia's next chance to return will be the series finale on Sunday against the Cubs. Matt Duffy would see an uptick in playing time if Garcia misses additional time.

Aug 19 · Source via Royals Maikel Garcia

Maikel Garcia Out Of Saturday's Lineup

Kansas City Royals rookie infielder Maikel Garcia (upper body) is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. Garcia will start on the bench after leaving Friday's series opener against the Cubs with a recurrence of an upper-body ailment that also kept him out for two games last weekend. The 23-year-old should be considered day-to-day at the moment, but there's a chance he'll need a stint on the injured list if he doesn't improve in short order. Matt Duffy is starting at third base and is batting sixth against Cubs left-hander Justin Steele on Saturday. Garcia has been impressive in his first full big-league season in 2023 after playing in nine games in 2022. He's currently hitting .284 (95-for-335) with four homers, 40 RBI, 18 stolen bases and 43 runs in 89 games.

Aug 19 · Source via Royals Maikel Garcia

Maikel Garcia Leaves Game Early With Injury

Kansas City Royals rookie infielder Maikel Garcia (upper body) left the game early on Friday against the Chicago Cubs with left upper-body discomfort. Garcia went 0-for-2 in the contest from the leadoff spot before being replaced at third base by Matt Duffy in the fourth inning. The 23-year-old dealt with a similar issue last weekend that caused him to miss two games, so consider him to be day-to-day for now. The Venezuelan infielder has fared well in his first full big-league season in 2023, entering Friday's contest hitting .285/.330/.381 with four home runs, 16 doubles, two triples, 40 RBI, 18 stolen bases and 43 runs scored in 368 trips to the plate over 88 games played. Garcia broke an impressive 18-game hitting streak on Thursday.

Aug 18 · Source via Royals Maikel Garcia

Maikel Garcia Back In Lineup Against Mariners

Kansas City Royals rookie infielder Maikel Garcia (upper body) is starting at third base and batting leadoff on Monday against the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander Logan Gilbert. Garcia is feeling good enough to play on Monday after missing the team's last two games over the weekend. After playing in just nine games in his rookie campaign in 2022, Garcia has seen more run with the rebuilding Royals in 2023. And in 84 games (349 plate appearances), he's held his own, hitting .286/.330/.384 with four home runs, 15 doubles, 38 RBI, 18 stolen bases and 40 runs scored. The 23-year-old won't give fantasy managers much pop, but he's worth rostering in deep-mixed leagues for his speed atop KC's order.

Aug 14 · Source via Royals Maikel Garcia

Maikel Garcia Absent On Saturday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia was forced to exit early during Friday's game due to upper body discomfort. The Royals have decided to give him another day off to rest on Saturday. The team hasn't given an update on his status, so he should be considered as day-to-day for the moment. In his absence, Matt Duffy will cover third base and bat eighth versus left-hander Steven Matz on Saturday. Fantasy managers will need to check back for another update on Garcia.

Aug 12 · Source via Royals Maikel Garcia

Maikel Garcia Injured Friday Night

Kansas City Royals rookie third baseman Maikel Garcia left Friday night's game early against the St. Louis Cardinals early with left upper-body discomfort, according to the team. Garcia will undergo more testing on Saturday, so we should have a better idea by then how serious of an injury it is. If it's an oblique injury, Garcia will most likely need a trip to the injured list. Before leaving prematurely, the 23-year-old infielder went 2-for-2 with two runs scored to raise his season average to .286 with a .714 OPS. Matt Duffy came into replace Garcia at third base. The young Venezuelan has hit a solid .286 (90-for-315) in his first extended opportunity at the big-league level. He hasn't provided much pop (just four homers), but his 18 stolen bases in 83 games have proved useful in deeper fantasy leagues.

Aug 11 · Source via Royals Maikel Garcia

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