BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 205
CURRENT ADP: ~268
ANALYSIS: Maikel Garcia may not have multi-category upside like the aforementioned second-year breakouts, but he does have major speed paired with a likely high average. Garcia performed well as a rookie in 2023. His 23 steals and .272 batting average through 515 PA were playable in deeper formats but not immensely valuable.
This season, Garcia will be playing every day in an improving, young Royals offense. While he is slated to hit toward the bottom of the order as things stand, he can play his way atop the lineup (especially versus lefties) and into a position where significant runs could accrue.
The power may be lackluster, but double-digit home runs could come by way of Garcia's regression as he underperformed as a hitter in 2023. His expected slugging percentage of .393 is far off from his actual slugging of .358. With regression, an improved lineup slot, and everyday playing time in 2024, Garcia could prove a valuable late-round fantasy value.
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