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Scouting Report
Updated May 15, 2026
Maikel Garcia has emerged as a star player for the Kansas City Royals following a breakout 2025 season, winning WBC MVP in 2026 and earning an All-Star selection. After being sidelined with right elbow soreness for three games, he has recently returned to the starting lineup and is considered day-to-day but improving with treatment.
Strengths
- + Recently returned to starting lineup
- + WBC 2026 MVP award winner
- + All-Star honors in 2025
- + Five-year contract extension signed
- + Breakout 2025 season performance
- + Top-100 fantasy baseball prospect for 2026
- + Core player for Kansas City Royals alongside Bobby Witt Jr.
- + Reports indicate feeling better after treatment
Weaknesses
- - Right elbow soreness/cramps
- - Recent injury limited availability
- - Missed three games due to injury
- - Day-to-day status suggests ongoing discomfort
Injury Status: day-to-day -- Right elbow soreness/cramps sustained during game against Baltimore; recently returned to lineup after missing three games
About
Maikel Garcia is a third baseman for the Kansas City Royals.
Player Overview
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Kansas City Royals