Maikel Garcia Likely Headed to Injured List with Hamstring Strain

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia is expected to return to the injured list after suffering a left hamstring strain during Thursday's game against the Athletics. Garcia, who was removed after the first inning, faces another potential absence just three days after returning from a nearly two-month layoff. Manager Matt Quatraro confirmed the severity of the injury, with further updates regarding his recovery timeline and official roster status expected shortly.