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Top Maikel Garcia News

  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Could be leadoff hitter

    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: Scores two runs in blowout win

    Garcia went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs and an RBI in Friday's 12-5 win over the Yankees.

    Garcia recorded both of his base hits in the first inning, with the Royals plating nine runs in the opening frame to cruise to an easy win. The 23-year-old has produced three multi-hit efforts in his last seven games and is slashing .266/.314/.340 with one home run and nine stolen bases overall in the second half.

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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Sitting out Thursday

    Garcia is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Detroit.

    Garcia started each of the first two games of the series but will get a break for the finale. Nick Loftin will fill in at third base and MJ Melendez has been elevated to the leadoff spot.

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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Gets breather Sunday

    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

    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: Three hits in Tuesday's win

    Garcia went 3-for-5 in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Guardians.

    Garcia slumped earlier in the month, but he's gone 9-for-26 (.346) over his last seven games. The infielder is now at a .276/.326/.369 slash line through 115 games, primarily serving as the Royals' leadoff hitter for over half of the campaign. He's added 22 stolen bases, four home runs, 49 RBI, 53 runs scored, 20 doubles and four triples.

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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Notches 22nd steal

    Garcia went 0-for-3 with a stolen base, two walks and two runs scored in Saturday's 10-8 win over the Astros.

    Garcia went hitless for the seventh time in his last nine games, but the two walks allowed him to generate some production anyway. The infielder is at a .273/.325/.368 slash line with 22 steals, four home runs, 49 RBI and 53 runs scored through 112 contests this season. While he's seen the bulk of the playing time at third base throughout the campaign, his recent struggles at the plate have opened the door for utility man Nick Loftin to earn time at the hot corner.

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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Sitting amid struggles

    Garcia is not in the lineup Friday against the Astros.

    Garcia has been useful in fantasy at times this season, but he is slashing just .212/.281/.294 over his last 96 plate appearances dating back to Aug. 17. Nick Loftin will start at third base for the Royals on Friday as left fielder MJ Melendez takes a turn in the leadoff spot.

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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Three hits, steal in win

    Garcia went 3-for-5 with an RBI, two runs scored and a steal in Tuesday's victory over the White Sox.

    It was an encouraging effort from Garcia after he'd gone 0-for-17 in his previous five games. The 23-year-old third baseman is up to 21 steals on the year while slashing a respectable .276/.324/.371 with four homers, 51 runs scored and 49 RBI as he continues to see a consistent starting role in Kansas City.

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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Absent from lineup

    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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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-0, 145 lbs
Birthplace: La Sabana, Venezuela
Age: 24
Experience: R
Bats/Throws: R, R