Royals Place Maikel Garcia On Injured List
The Kansas City Royals have placed All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia on the injured list due to a hand injury.
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The Kansas City Royals have officially placed Maikel Garcia on the 10-day injured list. The All-Star third baseman is sidelined with a hand injury.
Coverage from MLB.com, NBC Sports, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes Garcia's All-Star status and the specific nature of the injury. MLB.com also notes that Bobby Witt has missed his fourth consecutive game.
Future updates will likely focus on the duration of Garcia's recovery and the return of Bobby Witt to the lineup.
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Quick answers
Why was Maikel Garcia placed on the IL?
He was placed on the injured list due to a hand injury.
How long is Garcia expected to be out?
NBC Sports reports he has been placed on the 10-day IL.
Who else is missing from the Royals lineup?
According to MLB.com, Bobby Witt has missed four straight games.
Coverage (5)
- What happened to Maikel Garcia? Why Royals placed All-Star third baseman on IL Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Royals place Maikel Garcia (hand) on 10-day IL NBC Sports · 5h ago
- KC places All-Star 3B Garcia (hand) on IL; Witt misses 4th straight game MLB.com · 5h ago
- Royals place Maikel Garcia on the Injured List Royals Review · 5h ago
- Royals Place Maikel Garcia On Injured List MLB Trade Rumors · 5h ago broke it first
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