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Royals All-Star Maikel Garcia sets offseason goal amid injury-riddled season

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Maikel Garcia had been sidelined since June 23 with a left-hand muscle strain and missed 46 games; he had hit .261 with three home runs and 30 RBIs in 268 at-bats.

Vinnie Pasquantino returned from his second injured-list stint of the season after right wrist soreness kept him out since July 28; he is hitting .232 with six home runs and 33 RBIs in 79 games.

Both players were slated to start Monday’s game against the Athletics after completing their rehab assignments.

The Royals also called up left-hander Connor Thomas from Triple-A Omaha, while Josh Rojas and reliever Jose Cuas were optioned there and veteran outfielder Starling Marte was designated for assignment.

"We just needed some time," Pasquantino said. "I talked to a few guys that have this that got back pretty quick. So we felt like we were in a really good spot when I got back."— Vinny Pasquantino speaking to reporters before the Royals' game against the Athletics, regarding his and Maikel Garcia's return from injury

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