Maikel Garcia

Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a five-year contract extension that includes a club option for a sixth year.

Fantasy Impact

Garcia is coming off a career year in which he slashed .286/.351/.449 with 16 home runs and 23 stolen bases. He earned his first All-Star appearance and won his first Gold Glove. At 25 years old, his breakout season compelled the Kansas City Royals to commit long term, making him, along with Bobby Witt Jr., the only players under contract beyond the 2028 season.

Maikel Garcia suffered a mild hamstring strain while playing in the Venezuelan Winter League.

Fantasy Impact

Garcia still has over two months to fully recover ahead of the start of spring training. He is expected to remain one of the top third baseman in fantasy baseball heading into next season.

Maikel Garcia went 2-for-4 with one RBI and a stolen base in the loss to the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s game, Garcia is hitting .292 with 69 RBI and 23 stolen bases across 146 games this season. He also has 16 homers, giving him an outside shot at posting the first 20/20 season of his career if he can get hot over the final few weeks of the season.

Maikel Garcia went 0-for-4 in the Royals’ 2-0 loss to the Guardians on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Garcia stayed at 154 hits and 67 RBI while maintaining a .290 average and .354 OBP across 531 at-bats. Despite the quiet night, his steady production and multi-position eligibility continue to make him a reliable option.

Maikel Garcia went 2-for-4 in a win over the Twins with a home run and two RBI.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s victory, Garcia boasts a solid .294 batting average, 16 home runs, and 66 RBI across 139 games this season. He also has 22 steals in 31 attempts for the Royals.