Maikel Garcia Scratched with Right-Thumb Soreness
Maikel Garcia (thumb) was scratched from Sunday's contest due to right thumb soreness. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Garcia has enjoyed an impressive start to the season. Through 58 games, the 25-year-old has held a stellar .316/.378/.474 slash line with 14 doubles, two triples, five home runs, and 10 stolen bases. He has shown a strong eye at the plate with a 15.3% whiff rate and a 15.4% strikeout rate, both of which are well above the average marks. This afternoon, Jonathan India will enter the starting nine as he was initially set to have the day off. However, Nick Loftin will shift to the hot corner to cover for Garcia. The Royals will face Detroit right-hander Keider Montero, who carries a 4.54 ERA.
Source: Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals infielder Source: Kansas City Royals

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