Royals Place Maikel Garcia On Injured List
MLB rosters face instability as the Royals' Maikel Garcia and Cubs' Edward Cabrera both land on the injured list following recent setbacks.
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The brief
The Kansas City Royals have placed third baseman Maikel Garcia on the 10-day injured list due to a hand injury. Simultaneously, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera was carted off the field during a game against the Mets after sustaining a left hamstring and adductor strain.
Coverage from MLB.com, Yahoo Sports, the Chicago Tribune, and Chicago Sun-Times emphasizes the impact of these absences on team rosters. Reports note that the Royals are managing additional player absences, including Vinnie Pasquantino and Bobby Witt Jr., while the Cubs are facing concerns regarding their pitching depth.
Attention now shifts to the duration of these recovery periods and potential roster adjustments. Coverage does not yet specify return timelines for either Garcia or Cabrera.
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Quick answers
Why was Maikel Garcia placed on the injured list?
The Royals placed Garcia on the 10-day injured list due to a hand injury.
What injury did Edward Cabrera sustain?
Cabrera suffered a left hamstring and adductor strain during a game against the Mets.
Are there other players sidelined for the Royals?
Yes, coverage indicates Vinnie Pasquantino is on the injured list and Bobby Witt Jr. has missed four consecutive games.
Coverage (18)
- Cubs' Edward Cabrera IL-bound with injury to left leg ESPN · 1d ago
- Cubs’ Edward Cabrera leaves Mets game after concerning injury scare Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Cabrera carted off field after suffering left hamstring/adductor strain MLB.com · 1d ago
- Edward Cabrera carted off field as things go from bad to worse for Cubs on pitching-injury front Chicago Sun-Times · 1d ago
- Edward Cabrera’s hamstring injury tests Cubs already tenuous pitching depth: ‘We’re in a rough spot’ The New York Times · 1d ago
- What happened to Edward Cabrera? Injury hits Cubs pitching rotation at the worst time Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Sean Sullivan gives up three runs in loss NBC Sports · 1d ago
- Chicago Cubs starter Edward Cabrera carted off the field after sustaining left hamstring/adductor strain Chicago Tribune · 1d ago
- Cabrera carted off field after suffering left hamstring/adductor strain MLB.com · 1d ago
- Cubs To Place Edward Cabrera On Injured List MLB Trade Rumors · 1d ago
- Royals make roster decision on Maikel Garcia as third baseman nurses hand injury Kansas City Star · 1d ago
- KC places All-Star 3B Garcia (hand) on IL; Witt misses 4th straight game MLB.com · 1d ago
- Royals’ Maikel Garcia joins Vinnie Pasquantino on injured list Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- What happened to Maikel Garcia? Why Royals placed All-Star third baseman on IL Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Royals place Maikel Garcia (hand) on 10-day IL NBC Sports · 1d ago
- KC places All-Star 3B Garcia (hand) on IL; Witt misses 4th straight game MLB.com · 1d ago
- Royals place Maikel Garcia on the Injured List Royals Review · 1d ago
- Royals Place Maikel Garcia On Injured List MLB Trade Rumors · 1d ago
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