# Maikel Garcia injury and recovery

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maikel-garcia-injury-and-recovery
> Updated: 2026-09-16T02:37:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia sustained a left hamstring strain during a game against the Athletics, which was expected to result in him being placed on the injured list. This injury followed a nearly two-month absence due to a left hand muscle strain.

Garcia has since been reinstated to the Royals roster following a rehab assignment. His return follows a season marked by various health issues, including previous injuries to his left hand and right hamstring.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Maikel Garcia returns to Kansas City Royals roster

Maikel Garcia has returned to the Kansas City Royals roster from the injured list. Meanwhile, Emma Zheng of Iowa State won the Badger Invitational in women's golf.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maikel-garcia-returns-to-kansas-city-royals-roster

### 2026-08-20: Maikel Garcia expected back on Royals injured list with hamstring strain

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia is likely headed back to the injured list after straining his left hamstring during a game against the Athletics.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maikel-garcia-expected-back-on-royals-injured-list-with-hamstring-strain

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