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The Kansas City Royals have reinstated Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia from the injured list, designated Starling Marte for assignment, and added left-hander Connor Thomas to the bullpen.
The Kansas City Royals designated outfielder Starling Marte for assignment on August 17, 2026, to make room for the returns of Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia from the injured list. Marte, who signed a one-year deal in March, struggled with a .242/.298/.314 line and 71 wRC+ this season. The move follows a period where the Royals were clear sellers at the trade deadline, and Marte’s limited utility and age likely deterred other clubs from acquiring him. He will likely become a free agent soon, as the Royals may release him to avoid paying his remaining salary, though other teams could claim him off waivers for a prorated league minimum.
The Kansas City Royals placed third baseman Maikel Garcia on the 10-day injured list with a left-hand muscle strain, recalling veteran infielder Josh Rojas from Triple-A to fill the vacancy. Garcia had been productive early this season but has slumped since mid-May, and with the Royals short on offense, rookie Nick Loftin and Rojas are expected to handle most third-base duties while Garcia heals and tries to regain form.
Venezuela defeated Italy in the World Baseball Classic final, sparking Royals‑centered discussion around Maikel Garcia’s clutch play and the electric crowd, while also highlighting Royals pitcher Nick Mears and a broader look at Kansas City’s pitching depth and future planning.
Venezuela defeated the United States 3-2 at loanDepot Park to win its first World Baseball Classic title, paced by Eugenio Suárez’s go-ahead ninth-inning double and a standout pitching effort from Eduardo Rodríguez, with emotional celebrations reflecting baseball's deep national significance as WBC attendance and viewership hit new highs.
Frank Stampfl provides fantasy baseball sleepers to target in the 2024 draft, including undervalued players like Teoscar Hernandez, Yu Darvish, Nestor Cortes, Maikel Garcia, and post-hype sleeper Masyn Winn. Stampfl believes Hernandez is undervalued and could deliver strong numbers in the Dodgers lineup, while Darvish and Cortes offer potential upside at their current draft positions. He also sees Garcia as having a similar upside to Nico Hoerner, and views Winn as a post-hype sleeper with potential for a power-speed combo.
The Kansas City Royals defeated the Colorado Rockies 2-0 in a game where Royals pitchers did not issue a single walk. Brady Singer pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing just five hits and striking out seven. Maikel Garcia hit his first MLB home run in the eighth inning to give the Royals a 2-0 lead. The Royals bullpen held on for the win, with Scott Barlow earning his seventh save of the season. The Royals improve to 18-41 and will face the Miami Marlins next.
The Kansas City Royals are set to recall infield prospect Maikel Garcia to replace Nicky Lopez, who is headed to the injured list due to appendicitis. Widely regarded among the Royals’ top six prospects, Garcia is an above-average defender at shortstop with good bat-to-ball skills and solid plate discipline. The Royals have struggled offensively this season, and Garcia provides an option at any infield spot if the team wants to make an early change.
The Kansas City Royals are calling up infielder Maikel Garcia from Triple-A Omaha to replace Nicky Lopez, who is going on the Injured List with appendicitis. Garcia, the club's No. 3 prospect, has shown a patient eye and surprising power in the minors. He is likely to play third base on a regular basis, which could mean reduced playing time for Hunter Dozier. More moves could be coming later today.
With the minor league season underway, it's time to stash some close-proximity fantasy baseball prospects. Three sleeper prospects to consider are Maikel Garcia of the Kansas City Royals, Robert Gasser of the Milwaukee Brewers, and Edouard Julien of the Minnesota Twins. Dax Fulton of the Miami Marlins is a bonus stash. These prospects have shown potential in the minor leagues and could provide a boost to fantasy teams in the future.