2026 Stats
AVG
.266
HR
3
RBI
23
R
29
SB
4
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Garcia stole 37 bases in 2024 but otherwise struggled offensively with a .613 OPS, so it was a major surprise to see him break out last season with a .286/.351/.449 slash line. He played in 160 regular-season games in 2025 and totaled 16 home runs, 23 steals, 74 RBI and 81 runs while improving his strikeout and walk rates to 12.4 percent and 9.6 percent, respectively. The breakout was likely driven by a higher launch angle (which he raised more than three degrees to 9.7) and better hard-hit rate (45.1 percent). The improved plate discipline and batted-ball numbers set Garcia up nicely to potentially repeat the production. He had positional eligibility at second and third base in 2024 but will likely have single-position eligibility at the hot corner to begin 2026 since he made just 17 appearances at shortstop and 11 at second base last year. If Garcia can maintain the better contact numbers and boost his steals closer to the 2024 figures, he could be in for an even more productive campaign in 2026. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a five-year, $57.5 million contract extension with the Royals in December of 2025. Contract includes team option for 2031.
Back in lineup
Garcia (hamstring) will serve as the Royals' designated hitter and bat fourth during Saturday's game against the Twins.
Analysis
Garcia missed six consecutive starts while recovering from a strained right hamstring, but he was able to work as a pinch hitter in both of the Royals' last two games. He's now been cleared to rejoin the starting nine, though the Royals will begin by using him as their DH while Josh Rojas mans the hot corner.
Garcia missed six consecutive starts while recovering from a strained right hamstring, but he was able to work as a pinch hitter in both of the Royals' last two games. He's now been cleared to rejoin the starting nine, though the Royals will begin by using him as their DH while Josh Rojas mans the hot corner.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+17%
OPS vs LHP
2026
+59%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .800 | 346 | 7 | 37 | .279 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .682 | 1203 | 19 | 118 | .255 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | 1.008 | 50 | 2 | 4 | .364 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .633 | 207 | 1 | 19 | .243 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .921 | 137 | 3 | 16 | .314 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .770 | 529 | 13 | 58 | .279 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .636 | 159 | 2 | 17 | .226 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .606 | 467 | 5 | 41 | .233 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+9%
OPS at Home
2026
+41%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .739 | 767 | 14 | 76 | .269 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .678 | 782 | 12 | 79 | .252 | ||||
| 2026Home | .826 | 128 | 2 | 14 | .322 | ||||
| 2026Away | .585 | 129 | 1 | 9 | .212 | ||||
| 2025Home | .797 | 323 | 7 | 29 | .280 | ||||
| 2025Away | .803 | 343 | 9 | 45 | .291 | ||||
| 2024Home | .645 | 316 | 5 | 33 | .236 | ||||
| 2024Away | .581 | 310 | 2 | 25 | .226 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Maikel Garcia compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.59BB Rate
8.6%K Rate
14.4%BABIP
.303ISO
.112AVG
.266OBP
.327SLG
.378OPS
.705wOBA
.313Exit Velocity
90.2 mphHard Hit Rate
28.3%Barrels/PA
3.1%Expected BA
.280Expected SLG
.377Sprint Speed
23.1 ft/secGround Ball %
43.9%Line Drive %
20.4%Fly Ball %
35.7%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Garcia finished third in the American League in steals last season with 37 in 39 attempts. However, he managed just a .231 average, seven homers and 58 RBI in 626 plate appearances. The Royals' Opening Day leadoff man, Garcia ended up making 101 starts in the leadoff spot, but he fell to the bottom third toward the end of the year and it will be tough to justify returning him to the top of the order if he doesn't improve significantly upon his .281 on-base percentage. Garcia makes consistent contact but is allergic to walks, and his offense graded out as 31 percent worse than league average by wRC+ last season. His contributions on the bases make him very much relevant in fantasy leagues with rotisserie scoring, but less so in points and OBP leagues. Entering his age-25 season, Garcia has eligibility at both second base and third base.
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Remains out of lineup Friday
Garcia (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.
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Out of lineup again Thursday
Garcia (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Twins.
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Held out again Wednesday
Garcia (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Cincinnati.
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Remains out Tuesday
Garcia (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Cincinnati.
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Set to be evaluated Monday
Garcia (hamstring) will be re-evaluated Monday, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
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Among finalists for Gold Glove
Garcia is one of three third basemen nominated to win the 2025 Gold Glove Award in the American League, according to MLB.com.
Analysis
The other two finalists at third base are Ernie Clement and Jose Ramirez. Defensive ability aside, Garcia also had an .800 OPS with 39 doubles, five triples, 16 homers, 74 RBI and 23 stolen bases across 160 games, cementing a breakout year after he posted just a .613 OPS in 157 regular-season contests in 2024.
The other two finalists at third base are Ernie Clement and Jose Ramirez. Defensive ability aside, Garcia also had an .800 OPS with 39 doubles, five triples, 16 homers, 74 RBI and 23 stolen bases across 160 games, cementing a breakout year after he posted just a .613 OPS in 157 regular-season contests in 2024.