The 2026 season has been challenging for the Kansas City Royals and third baseman Maikel Garcia, who missed nearly two months due to a hand injury and recently re-injured his hamstring, leading to another stint on the injured list. Despite a promising 2025 season with a .286 batting average and a five-year, $57.5 million extension, Garcia has struggled in 2026 with a .269 average and only three home runs. The Royals, currently last in the AL Central with a 55-74 record, need Garcia to regain his form and address weaknesses in their roster, including the outfield and bullpen, for a more competitive 2027 season.
