SALVADOR PEREZ NEWS

Continues homer barrage Perez went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in a 6-4 victory over Seattle on Thursday.

Impact Perez stepped to the plate against Seattle reliver Joe Smith down 4-1 with the bases juiced and crushed a 418-foot bomb to left that gave Kansas City the lead for good. The blast was the backstop's fifth in seven games and gives Perez 35 on the season, nine more than any other catcher.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gilbert expected to start as Seattle hosts Kansas City

The Royals will start Kris Bubic on Friday while the Mariners are expected to counter with Logan Gilbert

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perez hits 5th HR of road trip, Royals drop Mariners 6-4

Salvador Perez hit his fourth career grand slam and the Kansas City Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez earning his place among the best catchers in history

The bedrock of the Kansas City Royals, Salvador Perez is accomplishing rare feats for a catcher, Jordan Shusterman writes.

AUGUST 26, 2021

Slugs solo homer Perez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in a loss to the Astros on Wednesday.

Impact The catcher got the Royals on the board in the fourth inning with a solo shot to left field. The long ball was his fourth in his past six games, and all but one of his hits over that span have left the yard. Perez is up to a career-high 34 homers this season, tied for third in MLB.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kikuchi scheduled to start as Seattle hosts Kansas City

The Mariners are expected to send Yusei Kikuchi to the mound Thursday and the Royals will give Brad Keller the start

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bregman scores winning run in 10th as Astros down KC 6-5

Alex Bregman had two hits and an RBI in his first action in more than two months, and he scored the winning run in the 10th inning on a groundout by Jake Meyers to lift the Houston...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCullers Jr. expected to start for Houston against Kansas City

The Astros will roll out Lance McCullers Jr. to the mound Wednesday and the Royals plan to give Mike Minor the start

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals' Salvador Perez on pace to be 10th catcher ever to reach historic MLB milestone Salvador Perez could join Johnny Bench, Mike Piazza and Carlton Fisk on this shortlist.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Homers, on base four times Perez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks as Kansas City defeated Houston, 7-1 on Monday.

Impact Perez singled in the first inning, launched his 33rd home run off Zack Greinke in the third, and walked in the fifth and ninth to record his fourth game reaching base four times this season. In addition, Perez's two bases on balls marks the second time he's drawn multiple walks all season -- both occurrences coming in August. The backstop's 81 RBI rank 14th in MLB and sets a new career mark for the seven-time All-Star.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Merrifield has 3 RBIs, Perez homers as KC downs Astros 7-1

Whit Merrifield had three hits and three RBIs, Salvador Perez extended a career high with his 33rd homer and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 7-1

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Greinke expected to start as Houston hosts Kansas City

The Astros are expected to send Zack Greinke to the mound Monday and the Royals plan to give Daniel Lynch the start

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to go Sunday Perez (neck/head) will start at catcher and bat third Sunday against the Cubs.

Impact Perez exited Friday's 6-2 win in the series opener with posterior neck soreness, but a headache was attributed to him being scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's 4-2 victory. The one-day respite appears to have provided enough time for Perez to recover from both issues, as he'll be back behind the plate for the series finale. With a .275 average, 32 home runs, 80 RBI, 57 runs and a stolen base across 492 plate appearances this season, Perez has been the most valuable catcher in the vast majority of fantasy formats.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernandez scheduled to start for Kansas City against Chicago

The Cubs are expected to send Alec Mills to the mound Sunday and the Royals plan to give Carlos Hernandez the start

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bubic takes no-hitter into 7th, Royals beat Cubs 4-2

Kris Bubic carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late scratch Saturday Perez (neck) was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup against the Cubs due to a headache.

Impact Perez was initially slated to return to action Saturday after he exited Friday's matchup with posterior neck soreness. The 30-year-old wasn't diagnosed with a concussion following Friday's game, but he tested his injury ahead of the contest and wasn't deemed ready to return. Whether he could be available in a bench capacity remains to be seen, but Cam Gallagher will take his place behind the dish and bat eighth.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Perez (neck) is starting Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Perez was removed from Friday's contest with posterior neck soreness, but the injury wasn't considered serious, and he'll start behind the plate and bat third Saturday. The 31-year-old went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs in Friday's series opener.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Kansas City

The Cubs will send Keegan Thompson to the mound Saturday and the Royals plan to give Kris Bubic the start

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids concussion Perez exited Friday's win over the Cubs due to posterior neck soreness, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Perez was productive early in Friday's matchup, as he went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs. However, he was replaced by a pinch hitter in the eighth inning. The catcher was apparently evaluated for a concussion after the game but was ultimately diagnosed with a neck injury. The 31-year-old should be considered day-to-day, but Cam Gallagher would likely take over behind the dish if Perez is forced to miss additional time.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perez hits 2 of Royals' 5 homers in 6-2 victory over Cubs

Salvador Perez hit two of Kansas City’s five home runs in the Royals’ 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dozier homer helps Royals to 3rd straight win over Astros

Hunter Dozier hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals earned their third straight win over Houston, beating the Astros 3-2 Wednesday nig...

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lynch shuts down Astros for 7 innings as Royals win 3-1

Daniel Lynch allowed one run over seven sharp innings as the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 3-1

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lynch expected to start as Kansas City hosts Houston

The Astros will start Framber Valdez on Tuesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Daniel Lynch

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perez's 8th-inning single sends Royals past Astros, 7-6

Salvador Perez drove in the go-ahead runs with a two-out single in the eighth inning, helping the struggling Kansas City Royals to a back-and-forth 7-6 victory over the AL West-lea...

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez turning in an elite season for any MLB catcher Salvador Perez is on pace for one of the best power-hitting seasons by a catcher in MLB history.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM