Maikel Garcia placed on Injured List, Matthew Lugo joins Royals roster

Kansas City Royals infielder Maikel Garcia was placed on the Injured List due to a hamstring strain suffered while rounding third base in the first inning against the Athletics on August 20, 2026. This marks the second injury setback for Garcia in recent weeks as he had just returned from missing two months with a hand injury. Outfielder Matthew Lugo has been called up from Omaha to replace Garcia, having performed well in the minors this season with a.265 batting average and 14 home runs across Double-A and Triple-A. Additionally, the Royals optioned pitcher Carlos Durán and recalled Jose Cuas, who had a strong performance with a 1.64 ERA in 11 innings before his recent demotion.

• 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — Maikel Garcia lands on the Injured List, Matthew Lugo called up