Maikel Garcia Fantasy Stats

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia put together a breakout season in 2025, hitting .286/.351/.449 with 16 home runs, 74 RBI, 81 runs scored, and 23 stolen bases across 666 plate appearances. The 25-year-old posted career-best walk (9.3%) and strikeout (12.6%) rates, while still posting a stellar 45.1% hard-hit rate. Garcia also spent time at shortstop, second base, and in the outfield in 2025, so he may offer multi-position eligibility to fantasy managers in certain league formats. Although it was the best of his career, Garcia's 5.6% barrel rate in 2025 remains below average and may indicate a limited power ceiling. However, there's reason to believe that he could offer more in terms of stolen bases, as Garcia swiped 37 bags despite a brutal .281 on-base percentage as recently as 2024. Garcia should be locked into an everyday role at the top of the Kansas City lineup, so he offers a stable floor in terms of RBI and runs scored. If he can get back to his previously demonstrated levels of aggression on the base paths while holding his gains with the bat, Garcia's current average draft position of pick 80 could prove to be a bargain for fantasy managers.

Third baseman Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals are finalizing a five-year contract extension on Friday that includes a club option for a sixth year, sources tell Jeff Passan of ESPN. The 25-year-old won a Gold Glove in 2025 at the hot corner and will stay on the left side of KC's infield with All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. for years to come. According to MLB.com's Anne Rogers, the deal is worth a guaranteed $57.5 million and can reach $85 million if he hits his escalators and his option is exercised. Garcia was eligible for salary arbitration for the first time this year as a Super 2 qualifier, but this deal will cover all of his arbitration years and one year of free agency. After swiping 37 bases in 2024, Garcia broke out with the bat in 2025, slashing .286/.351/.449 with 16 homers, 23 steals, 74 RBI, and 81 runs in 160 games. Garcia improved his strikeout and walk rates, launched the ball more, and hit the ball harder. His power/speed combo makes him an attractive target in fantasy once the high-end names come off the board.

Kansas City Royals infielder Maikel Garcia is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This is a rare off day for Garcia who has started in every game since June 3. Garcia could use a rest day after going 6-for-28 at the plate over the last seven games. In his absence, Nick Loftin will take over at third base and bat seventh versus right-hander Anthony DeSclafani on Sunday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups with Garcia taking a seat here.

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in his team's 6-3 win against the Texas Rangers. He also singled, scored twice, and knocked in another RBI with a triple. The 25-year-old mashed his eighth home run of the season in the top of the third inning to give Kansas City a 4-2 lead, and one they'd hold the rest of the contest. Garcia nearly had a fourth hit, but flew out on a ball with a .630 xBA off the bat. It's been a stellar few months for him, slashing a strong .318/.377/.500 through 72 contests. The Venezuelan native has dropped his strikeout percentage to a personal best 13.8% and is impacting the ball at some of the best rates in his career with an 85th percentile xBA (.285).

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia homered for the second straight game Friday in the team's 7-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Garcia's 408-foot solo blast against right-hander Davis Martin was his lone hit in a 1-for-4 night. With seven home runs in 62 contests this season, the 25-year-old has already matched his 2024 total in 95 fewer games. This is continuing to look like a breakout year for Garcia, who's slashing .310/.373/.487 with 30 RBI, 13 stolen bases, and a 9.1% walk rate in 253 plate appearances. He'll face off against White Sox righty Adrian Houser on Saturday.

Kansas City Royals third baseman/utility man Maikel Garcia had a monster game in the second half of the team's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, going 2-for-3 with a homer, a double, two walks, three runs scored, two RBI, and two steals. Garcia did it all in this one and was a big reason why the Royals pulled out a 7-5 victory. It has been a tremendous season for the 25-year-old so far, who appears to be putting his tools together and breaking out. He now has a .311 AVG and .852 OPS to go with 28 runs, six homers, 29 RBI, and 13 swipes in 222 at-bats. With an everyday job secured, Garcia could be a very valuable five-category contributor in fantasy. He should be rostered everywhere at this point.

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (thumb) is back at third base and is hitting third for the Royals in Tuesday's contest against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Andre Pallante at Busch Stadium. Garcia will return to action after being scratched from Sunday's lineup in the series finale against the Detroit Tigers, but he's back in there after a travel day on Monday. He gets a matchup against Pallante, who he is hitting .222 against in just nine career at-bats. The 25-year-old Venezuelan has been swinging a hot bat this year for the Royals as their regular third baseman, slashing .316/.378/.474 with an .851 OPS, five home runs, 25 RBI, 24 runs scored and 10 stolen bases in 209 at-bats. His lack of power doesn't make him a high-end fantasy third baseman, but he's useful as corner-infield depth in deeper leagues. Garcia snapped 14-game hitting streak with an 0-for-3 performance on Saturday.

Kansas City Royals infielder Maikel Garcia (thumb) was scratched from Sunday's contest due to right thumb soreness. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Garcia has enjoyed an impressive start to the season. Through 58 games, the 25-year-old has held a stellar .316/.378/.474 slash line with 14 doubles, two triples, five home runs, and 10 stolen bases. He has shown a strong eye at the plate with a 15.3% whiff rate and a 15.4% strikeout rate, both of which are well above the average marks. This afternoon, Jonathan India will enter the starting nine as he was initially set to have the day off. However, Nick Loftin will shift to the hot corner to cover for Garcia. The Royals will face Detroit right-hander Keider Montero, who carries a 4.54 ERA.

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia went 1-for-2 with two walks, an RBI, a run scored, and two stolen bases to help the Royals run past the White Sox, 3-0. Garcia is up to nine stolen bases in 14 attempts this season while hitting .322 with nine doubles, four home runs, and a .388 wOBA. Garcia has a 52.9% hard-hit rate that supports his early-season power and production, and he has been one of the few consistent contributors in Kansas City's lineup. His speed is a huge fantasy asset and if he keeps hitting the ball so well, he'll continue to be a strong mixed-league option at the hot corner. The 25-year-old is a great waiver wire pickup if available as he continues his very productive start to the season.

Kansas City Royals infielder Maikel Garcia isn't known for his power, but showed some over the fence pop during Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Garcia took right-hander Kyle Gibson deep in the second inning. He would later homer again, but this time off reliever Bryan Baker in the sixth inning. Garcia would finish his day 3-for-5 with two solo homers and two RBI in the win. After this game, Garcia is slashing .319/.379/.496 with four long balls, 14 RBI, and seven steals. Garcia is quickly picking up steam in fantasy leagues and is someone worth monitoring in most 12-team formats.