Royals Optimistic About Garcia’s Recovery for 2025 Season
After a brief moment of panic, the Kansas City Royals’ 2025 plans appear to be back on track.
On December 6, the team officially confirmed that third baseman Maikel Garcia‘s recent surgery
was a minor procedure. They expect Garcia to be ready for Spring Training in February.
Before the surgery
Ramirez had announced the news on social media, posting a photo from his hospital bed to his Instagram Story. Garcia had been scheduled to play in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVPB) this winter, but withdrew shortly before revealing his upcoming surgery.
A Speedy Recovery for Garcia
According to the Royals, Garcia first reported elbow soreness after experiencing discomfort while playing catch at home in the week before Thanksgiving.
The organization quickly flew Garcia back to Kansas City for an MRI, which revealed bone chips. On December 5th, linguards went under the knife.
The team was relieved to learn the procedure was considered minor.
Garcia’s condition is now in the rearview mirror. The 24-year-old is expected to be 100% when Spring Training begins.
Garcia’s Role in the Royals’ 2025 Lineup
Garcia solidified his spot as the Royals’ everyday starter at third base in 2024, following a promising rookie season. Despite a challenging offensive year whereby he statistically struggled to find his rhythm, Garcia continued to demonstrate his worth defensively *t
“He’s still developing, there’s no doubt about that,” said Royals manager Matt Quatraro.” “He had a dip offensively, but you’re looking not just at the numbers he put up, but also his size and his defensive abilities. The potential is still there. He still brings a lot of value. ”
Across 575 at-bats in 2024, Garcia, posted a batting line of .231/.281/.332 with seven home runs and 58 RBIs. Those numbers placed him in the 2nd percentile among qualified MLB hitters, according to Baseball Savant.
Newly Acquired Talent and the Future of Garcia
As for now, the plan is to have Garcia starting at third again in 2025, but that’s always subject to change, particularly with the Winter Meetings starting on December 8th. The Royals have been vocal about trying to find a bat to heat up their offensive production in 2025.
They fortified their starting rotation. They addressed their leadoff hitter needs this offseason.
Because of Garcia’s offensive struggles+, third base might be the Royals’ biggest question mark heading into the offseason.
“We’ll see what happens at the Winter Meetings,” said slide “It all depends on the opportunity. It would depend on how much he’s going
What specific details about Garcia’s elbow discomfort led the Royals to order an MRI?
## Interview: Royals Optimistic About Garcia’s Speedy Recovery
**Host:** Joining us today is Alex Reed, baseball analyst, to discuss the latest news about Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia. Maikel recently underwent surgery, causing a bit of concern among fans. Alex Reed, can you tell us what happened and how the Royals are feeling about his recovery?
**Alex Reed:** Absolutely. Maikel Garcia experienced some elbow discomfort while playing catch at home in late November. [[1](https://bvmsports.com/2024/12/05/maikel-garcias-elbow-surgery-impact-on-royals-lineup-and-future/)]
The Royals acted swiftly, flying him back for an MRI, which revealed bone chips. He underwent a minor surgical procedure on December 5th to remove them. The good news is, the Royals are very optimistic about his recovery and expect him to be ready for Spring Training in February.
**Host:** That’s reassuring to hear. There were some initial worries about the surgery’s impact on Garcia’s trade value and his role in the 2025 season.
**Alex Reed:** Definitely.
A lingering injury could have thrown a wrench in the Royals’ plans. The team was counting on Garcia to be a key part of their lineup. His recovery timeline is crucial, not only for his own development but also for the team’s overall strategy.
[[1](https://bvmsports.com/2024/12/05/maikel-garcias-elbow-surgery-impact-on-royals-lineup-and-future/)]
**Host:** Any thoughts on how this news might impact Garcia’s performance going forward?
**Alex Reed:** It’s still early to say for sure.
Successful rehab and a strong Spring Training are essential for him to regain full form. However, the fact that the surgery was minor and he’s expected to make a full recovery is a very positive sign.
**Host:** Thanks for sharing your insights, Alex Reed. We’ll be keeping a close eye on Garcia’s progress as he works his way back to the field.
