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Royals Announce Salvador Perez Update After Second Straight Absence From Lineup
Perez has still been a solid offensive presence for the Royals even as he enters the latter stages of his career. He was selected to back-to-back All-Star appearances in 2023–24 (marking his eighth and ninth career selections) and also added a fifth Silver Slugger Award last year.
Salvador Perez (illness) scratched by Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals scratched veteran Salvador Perez, who was supposed to catch for starter Michael Wacha and bat fifth in the lineup, from the starting lineup of their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Monday night because of an illness.
Salvador Perez is on a tear at the plate. But that doesn't mean the Kansas City Royals should let his sizzling bat unduly influence their planning for 2026.
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) grimaces after striking out swinging against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning at Rate Field on June 7, 2025. Matt Marton Imagn ...
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) talks with Bally Sports announcer Joel Goldberg after the win over the Houston Astros at Kauffman Stadium on April 9, 2024. Denny Medley USA ...
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