Maikel Garcia Begins Rehab Assignment with Triple-A Omaha

Maikel Garcia went 1-for-5 with an RBI as the designated hitter in his second rehab game with Triple-A Omaha on Friday. Garcia is recovering from a left hamstring strain after playing five innings at third base on Thursday. In a 2026 season impacted by injuries, the 26-year-old is slashing .269/.324/.385 with three home runs, 32 RBI, and five stolen bases in 73 games. Pending any setbacks, he could rejoin the Royals in the coming days.