Maikel Garcia Building Toward Another Gold Glove Season for Royals

Maikel Garcia (Royals) is using spring training to build toward a second straight Gold Glove at third base after winning the award in 2025. He doubled his home run output (16 HR) last year while keeping his contact and speed (23 steals) and signed a long-term extension with Kansas City. On AthX, Garcia appears in the top third basemen rankings by projected points; his 356 PP IPO reflects his breakout and versatility. For traders, he’s an attractive mid-tier 3B with a high floor and room to outperform if the power holds.

What It Means for AthX

Garcia’s role and defense support a stable floor; his share price will track playing time and production. Dynamic pricing reflects both. Browse the marketplace to see Royals and all MLB player values on AthX. *Sources: MLB.com. Fact-checked March 5, 2026.*