2025 Player Outlook
Garcia's 84 runs scored, 37 stolen bases and multi-positional eligibility were his calling cards for the 2024 season. Despite a below average walk rate, he has a great feel for the strike zone and rarely gets caught chasing out of the zone. After the All-Star break, his power completely dissipated, but he remained a threat on the base paths. Yes, the speed is legit, and he figures to steal 30+ bases again in 2025, but he's likely capped at 10 home runs, and without a jump in his walk rate, it's hard project anything higher than a .320 OBP. The multi-positional eligibility is attractive, but he won't give fantasy managers much outside of stolen bases and a .255-.265 average.
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Maikel Garcia went 3-for-5 with two solo home runs in an 11-6 win over the Orioles on Sunday.
The 25-year-old is now up to four home runs and 14 RBI on the season to go along with a .319/.379/.496 slash line and seven steals. The power barrage was nice, but Garcia is certainly more of a batting average and speed asset for fantasy purposes. There is some pop in the bat, and he does hit the ball with enough authority to get near 15 home runs on the season, but don’t expect this to be a regular occurrence. As long as he keeps stealing (he’s been really inefficient as a basestealer this year), he should retain fantasy value.
Maikel Garcia went 3-for-3 in a win for the Royals on Saturday over the Orioles.
Maikel Garcia went 3-for-5 and stole three bases in a blowout win over the Rays on Thursday.
Maikel Garcia is leading off for the Royals in Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Rockies on Thursday and playing third base.
Garcia has been hitting mainly fifth in recent weeks, but with Jonathan India struggling and on the bench on Thursday, Garcia will get a shot to hit at the top of the order. This would be a big boost to Garcia’s fantasy value if he can remain at the top of the lineup. Michael Massey will hit sixth and play second base, while Cavan Biggio will bat fifth and play first base with Vinny Pasquantino at DH.
DFS Last 5
Date | Opponent | Pts |
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May 4th | @Orioles | 31 |
May 3rd | @Orioles | 13 |
May 2nd | @Orioles | 2 |
May 1st | @Rays | 30 |
Apr 30th | @Rays | 8 |