# Garcia’s Hand Pain Halts Rehab | Kansas City Royals News

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Published: 2026-07-29T23:44:16+00:00
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Maikel Garcia’s rehab hit a snag as he went hitless in three at-bats and struck out once, with lingering pain in his left hand forcing him off the field and back to Kansas City for a full medical evaluation. The Royals’ manager confirmed the discomfort flared during his last at-bat, prompting a pause in his recovery. The hand strain, first felt in May during a Cardinals game, had been nagging him since — flaring on awkward swings or fouled pitches — ultimately leading to his June 23rd injury list placement. Before the injury, Garcia was hitting .261 with 3 HR and 30 RBI in 69 games. Nick Loftin and Josh Rojas have stepped in at third base in his absence. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9f96b79a46a7f986

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