Maikel Garcia returns to Royals roster after injury recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 8:21 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Maikel Garcia has been reinstated to the Kansas City Royals from the Injured List on September 15. The infielder was sidelined due to a hamstring injury sustained on August 24, following a previous hand injury that kept him out earlier this summer. Garcia, who signed a five-year, $57 million contract extension last winter, has struggled this season, batting.269 with three home runs in 73 games. To create space for Garcia, the Royals optioned outfielder Matthew Lugo to Triple-A Omaha.
- •Garcia was out since August 20 due to a hamstring injury.
- •He signed a five-year, $57 million contract extension last winter.
- •Garcia has 1.6 fWAR, ranking 22nd among third basemen.
- •Lugo was optioned to Triple-A after a brief stint with the team.
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Maikel Garcia returns to the roster
"The Royals’ lineup received a boost today with the reinstatement of infielder Maikel Garcia from the Injured List. Garcia had been out since August 20 with a hamstring injury. It has been a frustrating year for the 26-year-old, coming of an All-Star season in 2025 and a five-year, $57 million contract extension last winter. After […]
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