moved to the third spot<\/a> in the batting order. He was slated to hit behind Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. and provide more baserunners for the middle of the lineup.<\/p>\nInstead, Quatraro was left to reconfigure his lineup again. Royals utilityman Nick Loftin drew the start at third base Sunday.<\/p>\n
\u201cNick\u2019s defense has improved since the time we\u2019ve got here,\u201d Quatraro said before the game. \u201cAnd the way he\u2019s worked with (Royals infield coach) Jose (Alguacil) to play first, second, third at a high level, very confident.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Royals also have speedster Tyler Tolbert available off the bench. He can play both the infield and outfield as needed. The club could also utilize Isaac Collins if the situation calls for it.<\/p>\n
So the Royals have options if Garcia is sidelined for a short duration. However, the club will need to make a roster move if he ends up on the injured list.<\/p>\n
For now, Garcia is disappointed to miss playing time.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m the player that likes to play and, you know, I was getting my rhythm hitting,\u201d Garcia said. \u201cSo it\u2019s really hard to get off the field now for a couple of days or I don\u2019t know how many days. Just stay positive and work in the training room.\u201d<\/p>\n
Garcia was hoping for a minor strain. He said it felt like a similar injury from winter ball. Prior to Sunday\u2019s game, Garcia was walking around without a noticeable limp or any additional limitations.<\/p>\n
The Royals will need Garcia to be able to run and change directions at full speed. It\u2019s why the incoming results are important.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it was a scary thing, you know,\u201d Quatraro said. \u201cWe talked about it (during Saturday\u2019s) postgame. Whenever that grabs, it feels like you\u2019ve been stabbed or shot and it takes a little while for it to release and calm down. So the treatments definitely helped. He came in feeling better today than he did yesterday.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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