What happened to Maikel Garcia? Why Royals placed All-Star third baseman on IL

Garcia becomes latest Royals star to hit injured list

Garcia, who was named an All-Star for the first time in 2025 and signed a lucrative contract extension during the offseason, has not produced at the same level in 2026.

What happened to Maikel Garcia? Why Royals placed All-Star third baseman on IL

This is an unfortunate injury update for Garcia and the Royals.

Royals Suffer Another Injury Blow as All-Star Infielder Hits Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed third baseman Maikel Garcia on the 10-day injured list with a left hand muscle strain.

Royals place All-Star 3B Maikel Garcia (hand) on 10-day injured list

Kansas City Royals Place Maikel Garcia On IL With Left Hand Strain

NoSmokeSport - Sports News & Latest Trending World News NoSmokeSport - Sports News & Latest Trending World News - Better Sport News By Davis Washington The Kansas City Royals placed third baseman Maikel Garcia on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, due to a muscle strain in his left hand. To address the roster vacancy, the club recalled veteran infielder Josh Rojas from Triple-A Omaha. Garcia’s move to the IL comes after he spent …