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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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

Reaches three times in loss Garcia went 2-for-2 with a stolen base, a walk and a run scored in Thursday's loss to the Astros.

Impact Garcia singled and stole second in his first trip to the plate and was later thrown out while attempting to swipe a second bag, after drawing a walk in the fifth. The third baseman went on to reach three times in the contest and he's now hit safely in four straight. Over that brief stretch he's batting .500 (7-for-14) with three RBI, four runs and three stolen bases. Garcia has also logged multiple hits in three of his last six games.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Wednesday Garcia is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Garcia had picked up starts at either second base or third base in each of the last five games, going 6-for-19 with a home run, a double, two stolen bases and a walk during that stretch. The Royals faced left-handed starters in three of those contests, so Garcia may still be stuck in a part-time role in the Kansas City infield. With right-hander Tanner Bibee on the bump for the Guardians on Wednesday, Royals manager Matt Quatraro will go with Michael Massey at second base and Paul DeJong at third base.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 28, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Three hits in nightcap Garcia went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored in a 9-4 win over the Guardians in the second game of Monday's doubleheader.

Impact Garcia went hitless in the matinee, which was the fourth time in five contests he had been held without a hit. The infielder bounced back in the nightcap, earning his first three-hit effort since he had four knocks May 21 versus the Tigers. Garcia is now at a .238/.285/.347 slash line with seven home runs, 23 doubles, a career-high 51 RBI, 81 runs scored and 30 stolen bases through 128 contests. He'll continue to split time between second base and third base, though Garcia is not guaranteed an everyday spot in the lineup.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Homers Sunday Garcia went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 11-3 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Garcia's homer was his first since July 7. Over 35 contests between long balls, the infielder hit .250 and added seven doubles, six RBI, 25 runs scored and nine stolen bases. He's still in the lineup more often than not, but the Royals have also deployed Paul DeJong at third base and Michael Massey and Adam Frazier at second base on occasion. Garcia is slashing .236/.284/.344 with seven homers, 30 steals, 50 RBI and 79 runs scored over 126 games this season.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Monday Garcia is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.

Impact Garcia took a seat in back-to-back games for the first time all year Wednesday and Friday but returned to the lineup for a pair of games against the Reds over the weekend. Once again, the 24-year-old is absent from the starting nine, giving way to Paul DeJong at third base Monday.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Garcia is absent from the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Reds.

Impact Garcia is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game, an especially interesting development considering the Royals had a team off day Thursday. It's unclear if Garcia is battling an injury, but this will be the first time the 24-year-old has sat in back-to-back games this season.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins 30-steal club Garcia went 0-for-1 with two stolen bases and a run scored in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Twins.

Impact Garcia entered the game as a pinch runner in the seventh inning and wreaked havoc on the basepaths by stealing second and third. He then scored on a Vinnie Pasquantino double. The pair of steals gave Garcia 30 thefts on 31 attempts this season, the first time he's reached that milestone. He's added a mediocre .236/.284/.341 slash line with six home runs, 48 RBI, 74 runs scored, 21 doubles and five triples over 118 contests. While he's no longer starting on an everyday basis, Garcia is firmly ahead of Paul DeJong for playing time at third base.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bowing out of starting nine Garcia is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Garcia will get a breather as the Royals wrap up their series in Minnesota with a day game after a night game. He had started in each of Kansas City's last eight games, going 8-for-32 (.250 average) with four runs, three RBI and one stolen base.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 28th steal Garcia went 1-for-5 with one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Garcia has gone 9-for-37 (.243) over nine contests in August, adding three doubles and three steals this month. The infielder is up to 28 thefts on 29 attempts this year after swiping a bag following his RBI single in the seventh inning. Garcia is at a .238/.287/.345 slash line, six home runs, 48 RBI, 73 runs scored, 21 doubles and five triples over 115 contests. While he's still been able to make an impact on the basepaths, he's gotten on base at a .258 clip since the start of June, which continues to limit his effectiveness in fantasy since he hasn't displayed much power.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

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