2B,3B,SS,OF - Kansas City Royals
- Age 25
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- H #51
- Best / Worst
- #43 / #69
- ADP
- #75
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- 2B,3B,SS,OF
- ESPN
- 3B
- CBS
- 3B,MI
Availability
Expert Note
View More NotesMaikel Garcia took a massive step forward in 2025, transforming from a speed-first table-setter into a well-rounded fantasy contributor with a .286/.351/.449 line, 16 homers, and 23 steals. The offensive breakout was backed by real skill growth, including a sharp jump in on-base ability and contact quality after a down 2024. His elite defensive versatility locked in everyday playing time, which allowed the counting stats to fully surface across a full season. At just 26 years old, Garcia now profiles as a high-floor, multi-category infielder with sneaky upside rather than a niche speed play.
Player News
View More NewsMaikel Garcia signs five-year extension with Royals
Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a five-year contract extension that includes a club option for a sixth year.
Fantasy Impact
Garcia is coming off a career year in which he slashed .286/.351/.449 with 16 home runs and 23 stolen bases. He earned his first All-Star appearance and won his first Gold Glove. At 25 years old, his breakout season compelled the Kansas City Royals to commit long term, making him, along with Bobby Witt Jr., the only players under contract beyond the 2028 season.
Recent Articles
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Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draft | #78 | #65 | #115 | 16 |
| Rest of Season | - | - | - | - |
| Dynasty | #87 | #87 | #100 | 3 |
| AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 566 | 80 | 153 | 32 | 4 | 12 | 65 | 53 | 95 | 26 | 7 | .270 | .333 | .408 | .741 |
Stats
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| Season | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | BABIP | |||
| 2023 | KC | 123 | 464 | 59 | 126 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 50 | 38 | 115 | 23 | .272 | .323 | .358 | .681 | .344 | |||
| 2024 | KC | 157 | 575 | 84 | 133 | 27 | 5 | 7 | 58 | 42 | 103 | 37 | .231 | .281 | .332 | .613 | .268 | |||
| 2025 | KC | 160 | 595 | 81 | 171 | 39 | 5 | 16 | 74 | 62 | 84 | 23 | .287 | .353 | .450 | .803 | .310 | |||
History
Game Log
View More Games| Game | OPP | Score | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 28 | @ ATH | - | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .667 | .600 | 1.600 |
| Sat, Sep 27 | @ ATH | - | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Fri, Sep 26 | @ ATH | - | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | .250 | .500 |
| Thu, Sep 25 | @ LAA | - | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .250 | .400 | .650 |
Game Schedule
View Schedule| Game | Opp. Pitcher | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Opp | Time | Pitcher | Throws | VBR | Matchup |
| Fri, Mar 27th | @ ATL | 7:15pm | ||||
| Sat, Mar 28th | @ ATL | 7:15pm | ||||
| Sun, Mar 29th | @ ATL | 1:35pm | ||||
| Mon, Mar 30th | vs MIN | 4:10pm | ||||
