Maikel Garcia was called up by the Kansas City Royals (call_up) — official Aug 17, 2026.

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  Jun 8, 2026reported

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  Jun 23, 2026official

  Placed 3B Maikel Garcia on the 10-day IL. Recalled 3B Josh Rojas from Omaha (IL).

  MLB official transactions
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  Aug 12, 2026official

  Sent 3B Maikel Garcia on a rehab assignment to Northwest Arkansas (TL).

  MLB official transactions
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  Aug 17, 2026official

  Reinstated 3B Maikel Garcia and 1B Vinnie Pasquantino from the 10-day IL. Recalled LHP Connor Thomas from Omaha (IL). Optioned 3B Josh Rojas and RHP Jose Cuas to Omaha. Designated RF Starling Marte for assignment.

  MLB official transactions
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  Aug 21, 2026official

  Placed 3B Maikel Garcia on the 10-day IL. Sent RHP Beck Way on a rehab assignment to Omaha (IL). Recalled RHP Jose Cuas and OF Matthew Lugo from Omaha. Optioned RHP Carlos Duran to Omaha.

  MLB official transactions
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  Sep 10, 2026official

  Sent 3B Maikel Garcia and RHP Connor Seabold on a rehab assignment to Omaha (IL).

  MLB official transactions
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  Sep 15, 2026official

  Reinstated 3B Maikel Garcia from the 10-day IL. Optioned LF Matthew Lugo and RHP Easton McGee to Omaha (IL). Sent RHP James McArthur on a rehab assignment to Omaha.

  MLB official transactions
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  Aug 17, 2026settled

  team_membership recorded: Kansas City Royals (call_up)

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