Maikel Garcia Headed to IL With Left Hamstring Strain
The Royals third baseman left Thursday's game early and an MRI confirmed a hamstring strain, with a 10-day IL stint expected Friday.
Garcia exited Kansas City's win over Oakland after pulling up rounding third base on a single to left field. An MRI confirmed a left hamstring strain, and manager Matt Quatraro told reporters an IL placement is likely for Friday. It is Garcia's second stint on the IL this season, having also missed time in late June with a left hand muscle strain. He has appeared in just 73 of the team's games in 2026.
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Maikel Garcia Exits Royals Game With Left Hamstring Injury
The Kansas City Royals announced Garcia left today's game early with a left hamstring injury; no timetable or further details have been provided.