Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Maikel Garcia was born March 3, 2000, in La Sabana, Venezuela. He is an infielder in the MLB.

García signed with the Kansas City Royals as an international free agent in July 2016. The Royals added him to their 40-man roster after the 2021 season.

García was assigned to the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals to begin the 2022 season. On July 14, García was recalled and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He made his MLB debut the next day against the Toronto Blue Jays, striking out in his lone plate appearance. On July 17, he was optioned back to Double-A. In an 11-5 loss against the New York Yankees on July 30, García collected his first three career hits, the first of which came off of Yankees starter Gerrit Cole.

García was optioned to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers to begin the 2023 season.