SALVADOR PEREZ NEWS

Power surge continues Perez went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional RBI in a 7-3 win against the Red Sox on Thursday.

Impact Perez gave Kansas City the lead with his RBI single in the fifth inning and later extended it in the seventh with a controversial three-run home run that went off the padding at the base of the left-field foul pole. The 32-year-old has batted a mediocre 7-for-28 since returning from a thumb injury July 29, though four of those hits have left the yard. Perez's 15 home runs tie him for the MLB lead at catcher despite the missed time and he's slashing .215/.253/.458.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Perez's 3-run homer in 7th lifts Royals over Red Sox 7-3

Salvador Perez hit a line drive, three-run homer run to break open a close game and finished with four RBIs, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 7-3 win over the Boston Red Sox

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Launches homer in win Perez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 2-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact Perez is up to three homers in four games since returning from thumb surgery, though he hasn't recorded any other hit in 16 at-bats in that span. His blast Monday opened the scoring, and it was a 452-foot moonshot that left his bat at 109.9 mph. The catcher is up to 14 long balls, 42 RBI and 28 runs scored while slashing .209/.249/.448 through 61 contests.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Salvador Perez hits 9th-inning homer to lift the Royals to victory over the Yankees Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez speaks to reporters in the clubhouse after he hit a three-run homer run in the ninth-inning to lif...

AUGUST 1, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Launches game-winning homer Perez went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Yankees.

Impact Perez is just 2-for-12 since returning from thumb surgery Friday, but he's made his two hits count -- both have been three-run blasts. His long ball Sunday was crushed, a 112.2 mph, 441-foot rocket to center field in the ninth inning to secure the victory. The catcher is slashing .209/.249/.438 with 13 long balls, 41 RBI, 27 runs scored and 13 doubles in 60 contests this year.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals avoid Yankees sweep thanks to Salvador Perez's ninth-inning home run - The Boston Globe Salvador Perez's three-run shot snapped the Yankees' seven-game winning streak against the Royals.

JULY 31, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Perez's HR off Holmes in 9th leads Royals over Yanks 8-6

Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Clay Holmes in the ninth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 8-6 to avoid being swept in the seaso...

JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aaron Judge 2nd fastest to 200 HRs, Yankees beat Royals 8-2

Aaron Judge became the second-fastest player in major league history to reach 200 career home runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers in return Perez went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 11-5 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Perez made a quick return from surgery to repair the UCL in his left thumb, and he was able to make a big impact in his first game back. He hit .254 with an .875 OPS in 19 games in June prior to undergoing the procedure, so he had some momentum that he'll look to recapture. The catcher owns a .211/.254/.436 slash line this season while adding 12 homers, 37 RBI, 26 runs scored, 13 doubles and a triple through 58 contests. After serving as the designated hitter Friday, Perez will be behind the dish and batting third Saturday.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Judge hits grand slam for 41st HR, Yanks rally past Royals

Aaron Judge became the first big leaguer with 40 homers this season, smashed a grand slam for No. 41 and robbed a home run in right field as the New York Yankees rallied to beat th...

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals' Salvador Perez homers vs Yanks in return from injury

All-Star slugger Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead, three-run homer for the Kansas City Royals in his return from the injured list against the New York Yankees

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back from injured list Perez (thumb) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact Perez was given an eight-week recovery timeline after undergoing surgery to repair the UCL in his left thumb June 24, but he'll instead rejoin the active roster after spending only five weeks on the IL. The 32-year-old appeared in three games during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha this week, and he apparently showed enough to gain full clearance. Perez will bat third as the designated hitter in his first game back with the Royals.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals aim to end 3-game losing streak, take on the Yankees

The Kansas City Royals are looking to end their three-game skid with a victory over the New York Yankees

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Judge's 3rd walk-off HR of year lifts Yanks over Royals 1-0

Aaron Judge hit his third walk-off homer this year, his major league-leading 39th home run of the season, to lift the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 1-0

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals' trade of Benintendi could be just the start

The Royals could have waited until closer to the trade deadline to deal All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi, perhaps getting a slightly better offer in the process

JULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets plan deGrom return next week after latest rehab start

Mets ace Jacob deGrom pitched four innings Wednesday for Triple-A Syracuse, finishing strong after a shaky start in what is expected to be his last minor league rehab outing before...

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals and Angels play, winner secures 3-game series

Both the Kansas City Royals and the Los Angeles Angels are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Mets aces Scherzer, deGrom pitch far apart

Mets star pitchers Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom are both set to start, albeit not in the same ballpark

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals host the Angels, try to extend home win streak

The Kansas City Royals, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Los Angeles Angels

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Greinke's sharp stuff helps Royals cruise past Angels 7-0

Zack Greinke combined with four Royals relievers to hold the scuffling Angels to five hits, Michael A

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rehab assignment begins Tuesday Perez (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Perez caught a bullpen session and participated in batting practice this weekend, and he'll return to game action Tuesday for the first time since late June. The 32-year-old underwent surgery on his left thumb June 24 and was initially expected to miss about eight weeks, but it appears likely that he'll be able to rejoin the Royals much earlier than expected.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Approaching rehab assignment Perez (thumb) caught a bullpen session and took part in batting practice over the weekend, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Manager Mike Matheny said Sunday that Perez is progressing toward a minor-league rehab assignment, though the skipper didn't outline when exactly that might come. Regardless, Perez seems to be coming along slightly faster than expected in his recovery from June 24 surgery to address a fractured left thumb. The Royals initially expected Perez to be sidelined for eight weeks, but the veteran backstop looks like he might have a realistic chance at making it back from the 10-day injured list by mid-August if he hits no further snags in his recovery program.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals take on the Angels in first of 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals host the Los Angeles Angels to open a three-game series

JULY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

KC Royals send Heasley on rehab assignment and Salvador Perez moves closer to return No date yet for a Sal Perez rehab assignment, but he’s closing on a return to the field.

JULY 24, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Royals and Rays play, winner takes 3-game series

Both the Kansas City Royals and the Tampa Bay Rays are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS