Kansas City Royals infielder Maikel García‘s availability for the remainder of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League season is currently under review following a recent hamstring strain.
García, who has been playing for the Tiburones de la Guaira, sustained the injury while attempting to steal second base on Sunday, and while initial tests indicated a mild strain, his return hinges on approval from the Royals’ front office. The Tiburones, currently second to last in league standings, have 12 games remaining and García may only be available for a limited number of contests.
Maikel García is awaiting clearance from the Kansas City Royals to determine if he can return to the Tiburones de La Guaira.
The infielder has recovered from the injury sustained on Sunday while playing for the Tiburones de La Guaira in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League. A source close to the third baseman told El Emergente that tests revealed a mild strain to his right hamstring.
The initial diagnosis indicates Maikel García will need approximately one week, or slightly more, of rest. However, his return to Marco Davalillo’s squad isn’t guaranteed as Kansas City’s front office is reviewing the situation and further authorization is required.
García left Sunday’s game against the Tigres de Aragua after attempting to steal second base.
He safely reached second, but immediately began complaining of pain in his right leg. The moment caused concern, but García appears to have avoided a serious injury.
The Tiburones de La Guaira currently sit second to last in the league standings with 20 wins in 44 games.
With 12 games remaining, Maikel García may only be available for the final 3-5 contests unless the situation changes.
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Maikel García has appeared in nine games for the Tiburones de La Guaira this season, batting .308 with a .400 on-base percentage and a .410 slugging percentage. He has four doubles, six runs scored, and two RBIs.
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