Maikel Garcia

Maikel Garcia went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in the Royals' 3-2 loss to the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

This performance underscores a troubling trend for Garcia, who has been struggling to make impactful contact this season, evident from his .232 batting average and increasing strikeout rate. His inability to get on base this game, combined with a season-long low walk rate of .066 and a wOBA of .284, suggests that fantasy managers should temper their expectations. While his speed has translated into eight stolen bases, his lack of consistent hitting and on-base skills are limiting his scoring opportunities and overall fantasy value.

Maikel Garcia went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the Royals' 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

His solo shot provided a brief highlight in what has been a challenging season for the young shortstop, who is hitting just .178 through 22 games. Despite the low average, Garcia has managed to contribute 15 RBI and four home runs, indicating some level of productivity in run production. Garcia remains a risky play in most fantasy formats, primarily useful in deeper leagues where power is at a premium and batting average can be sacrificed.

Maikel Garcia returns to the lineup for the Kansas City Royals against the Baltimore Orioles Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Garcia is back after sitting out the second game of the club’s doubleheader Wednesday, batting leadoff and starting at third base against the Orioles Friday.

In a game where the Kansas City Royals trounced the Houston Astros 11-2, Maikel Garcia's bat may have been quiet, but his legs were anything but.

Fantasy Impact

Despite not registering a hit in three at-bats, Garcia managed to make his presence felt by scoring a run and swiping two bases, showcasing his speed and base-running acumen. This performance is a silver lining for fantasy managers, especially those in categories or rotisserie leagues where stolen bases are a premium.

Garcia showcased his diverse skill set, contributing across multiple categories. With 2 hits in 5 at-bats, including a home run, and adding a stolen base

Fantasy Impact

Garcia demonstrated his potential to be a dual-threat in fantasy lineups. His RBI and run scored in the game further underline his ability to contribute to key fantasy categories. Early in the season, Garcia is batting .280 with 7 RBI, 3 home runs, and a stolen base over six games, indicating a promising start.