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Royals Place Maikel Garcia on 10-Day Injured List

The move removes an All-Star third baseman from the lineup and highlights mounting roster strain that has weakened Kansas City's offense and depth.

Jun 22, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Maikel Garcia (11) fields the ball for an out against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jun 18, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (11) during batting practice before a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Royals placed Maikel Garcia on the 10-day Injured List on Tuesday with a left-hand muscle strain and recalled veteran infielder Josh Rojas from Triple-A Omaha as the corresponding roster move.
  • Garcia, 26, is an All-Star and recent Gold Glove winner who had appeared in 69 games this season and was hitting .261/.320/.373 with three home runs before the IL placement.
  • Josh Rojas is an eight-year major-league veteran who can play multiple infield spots and had been hitting .251/.313/.445 with eight homers at Triple-A Omaha, giving Kansas City a left-handed, experienced short-term option.
  • The short-term loss of Garcia compounds other absences, with Vinnie Pasquantino already on the injured list and Bobby Witt Jr. limited by a knee issue, leaving the Royals thin on everyday infielders.
  • Kansas City entered the year with higher expectations but sits near the bottom of offensive categories and the AL Central standings, and the team will need Garcia healthy to stabilize its lineup and improve run production.