Royals' Maikel Garcia likely returning to injured list with hamstring strain
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia is expected to return to the injured list due to a left hamstring strain sustained during the first inning of the Royals' 6-2 win over the Athletics on August 20, 2026. Garcia had just come back on August 17 from a nearly two-month absence caused by a left hand muscle strain. After reaching base on a double, he suffered the injury rounding third base on a grounder that resulted in an error. Royals manager Matt Quatraro confirmed that Garcia likely underwent an MRI and expressed frustration over the setback for both the player and the team.
- •Maikel Garcia strained his left hamstring in the first inning.
- •He had just returned from being sidelined since June 23.
- •Garcia suffered the injury after a double in a game against the Athletics.
- •Royals' manager confirmed an MRI was performed on Garcia.
- •Bobby Witt Jr. expressed sympathy for Garcia's latest injury.
- 12:07 AMESPN MLB — Another IL stint likely for Royals' Garcia (hammy)
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Royals' Maikel Garcia likely headed back to the IL with hamstring strain
"Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia is likely headed back to the injured list just three days after returning from a nearly two-month stay. Garcia strained his left hamstring in the first inning of the Royals' 6-2 victory over the Athletics Thursday. “He got it pretty good,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said after the game.
"Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia is likely headed back to the injured list just three days after returning from a nearly two-month stay.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 21, 2026, 12:07 AMAnother IL stint likely for Royals' Garcia (hammy)
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia is likely headed back to the injured list just three days after returning from a nearly two-month stay.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 10:14 PMRoyals' Maikel Garcia likely headed back to the IL with hamstring strain
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia is likely headed back to the injured list just three days after returning from a nearly two-month stay. Garcia strained his left hamstring in the first inning of the Royals' 6-2 victory over the Athletics Thursday. “He got it pretty good,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said after the game.
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