Maikel Garcia

Garcia (elbow) is expected to be ready for the start of spring training, MLB.com reports.

Garcia underwent surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow Thursday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

Royals infielder Maikel Garcia underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow, tweets Daniel lvarez-Montes of El Extrabase. Kansas City hasn’t announced whether the injury is expected to impact his readiness for Spring Training. Garcia had been set to play winter ball in his native Venezuela. He revealed in an X post over…

The 24-year-old infielder is expected to be sidelined for the next six-to-eight weeks while recovering from the procedure. It shouldn't impact his availability for the start of spring training, but he won't be able to participate in his regular offseason program. Garcia slashed an underwhelming .231/.281/.332 during the 2024 season with seven homers, 58 RBI and a career-high 37 stolen bases (in 39 attempts).

Royals infielder Maikel Garcia underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow, tweets Daniel lvarez-Montes of El Extrabase. Kansas City hasn’t announced whether the injury is expected to impact his readiness for Spring Training. Garcia had been set to play winter ball in his native Venezuela. He revealed in an X post over…