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Royals' Garcia Hits IL with Hand Strain
24 Jun
Summary
- Maikel Garcia placed on 10-day IL for left hand muscle strain.
- Josh Rojas recalled from Triple-A Omaha to replace Garcia.
- Garcia reports playing at reduced capacity due to the injury.
The Kansas City Royals have placed third baseman Maikel Garcia on the 10-day injured list, citing a muscle strain in his left hand. This move comes as the team also deals with other injuries, including Bobby Witt Jr.'s knee sprain. Josh Rojas, a utility infielder, has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha to take Garcia's place on the active roster.
Garcia, who was an All-Star last season, has been experiencing hand soreness for approximately a month. He recently missed three games and continues to play through discomfort, admitting that his performance has been affected. He indicated that playing at 70% capacity makes the game significantly more challenging.
Last season, Garcia had a breakout performance, achieving career highs in doubles, home runs, and RBIs, and earning a Gold Glove Award. In the current season, he has been batting .261 with three home runs and 30 RBIs across 69 games before his injury.
