Royals head into matchup against the Diamondbacks on losing streak
The Kansas City Royals come into the matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks as losers of five games in a rowMAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SALVADOR PEREZ #13 - CATCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
27 HR •
104 RBI •
.271 AVG
27 HR
104 RBI
.271 AVG
Royals look to break 4-game losing streak, take on the Diamondbacks
The Kansas City Royals aim to stop their four-game losing streak with a win against the Arizona DiamondbacksMAY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals bring home losing streak into matchup against the Twins
The Kansas City Royals take on the Minnesota Twins looking to break a three-game home slideMAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals meet in game 2 of series
The Minnesota Twins lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Kansas City RoyalsMAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals host the Twins to start 3-game series
The Kansas City Royals open a three-game series at home against the Minnesota Twins on FridayMAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas City Royals square off against the Chicago White Sox Thursday
The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox on ThursdayMAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals Provide Salvador Perez Injury Update In Between Tuesday Games The Royals’ backstop will miss some time with a hand injury.
MAY 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Moves to injured list Perez (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured last after Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.
Impact The 32-year-old suffered a sprained left thumb during the matinee and will now be sidelined for at least the next 10 days. It's unclear exactly how long Perez will be out as he continues to be evaluated, though he'll be eligible to be activated May 28. MJ Melendez should step in as Kansas City's primary catcher while Sebastian Rivero was promoted to handle backup duties.
MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox and Royals split doubleheader
Brady Singer outdueled Davis Martin as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 in the second game of a doubleheaderMAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas City Royals shut out by White Sox as Salvador Perez leaves game with injury Salvador Perez was pulled for a pinch hitter with the bases loaded. Royals rookie starter Jonathan Heasley gave up three runs in five inning...
MAY 17, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Salvador Perez pulled for pinch hitter in Kansas City Royals game because of injury Carlos Santana batted for Salvador Perez with the bases loaded in the seventh inning of the Royals’ doubleheader opener vs. the White Sox on...
MAY 17, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Sprains thumb Tuesday Perez was removed in the bottom of the seventh inning of Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader with the White Sox due to a sprained left thumb. He went 1-for-3 with a base hit and two s...
Impact Kansas City deployed Perez as its designated hitter for the front end of the twin bill, presumably with the intention of having him handle catching duties in the nightcap. In light of Perez's injury, however, MJ Melendez may have to pull double duty behind the plate unless the Royals call up another catcher from the minors prior to Game 2. The extent of Perez's sprained thumb may not be known until the conclusion of the doubleheader.
MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting at DH Perez is starting at designated hitter and batting third in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the White Sox.
Impact Perez won't be behind the plate but he'll still be in the lineup for an 11th consecutive contest. His bat has heated up recently, producing 12 hits, including five for extra bases, while also adding seven RBI and four runs over 43 at-bats in his last 10 contests.
MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Game 1 of doubleheader Perez isn't starting the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the White Sox.
Impact The catcher will get a breather after starting 10 straight games, producing 12 hits including five-extra base ones while also adding seven RBI and four runs over 43 at-bats in those contests. Rookie MJ Melendez will get the start behind the plate and bat seventh in Game 1 of the doubleheader.
MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Royals fire hitting coach Bradshaw, promote Zumwalt to job
The Kansas City Royals have fired hitting coach Terry Bradshaw and promoted Alex Zumwalt in a shakeup of the coaching staff that they hope will wake up one of the worst offenses in...MAY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perez hits 2-run single in 9th, Royals overtake Rockies 8-7
Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the ninth inning and the Kansas City Royals recovered from blowing a six-run lead to beat the Colorado Rockies 8-7MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Snaps power drought Perez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in a loss to Colorado on Saturday.
Impact Perez's two-run shot temporarily tied the score 3-3 in the third inning, though the Royals eventually lost in a blowout. The long ball was the backstop's his first since April 22 -- a span of 18 games. Perez is far off the pace that led to a career-high 48 homers last season, but his six long balls match Daulton Varsho for the lead in the category among catcher-eligible players.
MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Royals play the Rockies after Dozier's 5-hit game
The Kansas City Royals play the Colorado Rockies after Hunter Dozier had five hits on Friday in a 14-10 win over the RockiesMAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seager homers twice for Rangers in 6-4 victory over Royals
Corey Seager snapped an 0-for-16 slump with two home runs as the Texas Rangers returned home with a 6-4 win over the Kansas City RoyalsMAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Collects four hits in twin bill Perez went 4-for-9 with a double, an RBI and a run scored across both games of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Orioles.
Impact Prior to Sunday, Perez was stuck in an 0-for-21 slump in his last five games. He had two hits in each game of the doubleheader, boosting his slash line to .192/.231/.394 with five home runs, 10 RBI and 10 runs scored through 25 contests. He'll continue to play a large majority of the Royals' games either behind the dish or as the designated hitter.
MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zimmermann leads Orioles past Royals 4-2 to earn DH split
Bruce Zimmermann threw six effective innings and Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 to earn a doubleheader split on SundayMAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taylor, Royals rally past error-prone O's to open twinbill
Michael Taylor hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning after a pair of two-out Baltimore errors, giving the Kansas City Royals a 6-4 win over the Orioles in the first game of...MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orioles take on the Royals in first of 3-game series
The Baltimore Orioles host the Kansas City Royals to begin a three-game seriesMAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orioles host the Royals in first of 3-game series
The Baltimore Orioles open a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on FridayMAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Getting breather Wednesday Perez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale versus the Cardinals.
Impact The star catcher will get the day off Wednesday as MJ Melendez slots in behind the plate and will bat seventh. Perez is currently in the middle of a 2-for-34 slump at the plate with 14 strikeouts over that stretch. He'll look to use the extra day of rest to readjust and will presumably be back in the lineup Friday against the Orioles.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
