SALVADOR PEREZ NEWS

Homers to snap hitless stretch Perez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-5 loss against the Yankees.

Impact Perez got the Royals on the board with a solo homer off Luis Severino in the fourth inning, his 16th long ball of the year and first since June 23. The home run snapped an 0-for-16 skid for the 33-year-old Perez. He's now slashing .246/.288/.431 with 41 RBI and 39 runs scored through 365 plate appearances this season.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in return Perez (hamstring) went 0-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Perez was out for two days while dealing with a Grade 1 plus hamstring strain, but he was able to avoid the injured list. He played all nine innings behind the dish before Edward Olivares replaced him as a pinch runner. Through 11 contests in July, Perez is batting .278 (10-for-36) with a 2:10 BB:K. The catcher is slashing .255/.298/.440 through 85 contests overall.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Royals All-Star C Salvador Perez (hamstring) returns to lineup Kansas City Royals All-Star catcher Salvador Perez returns to the lineup Wednesday night against the Cleveland Guardians after missing two g...

JULY 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Royals All-Star C Salvador Perez (hamstring) returns to lineup Kansas City Royals All-Star catcher Salvador Perez returns to the lineup Wednesday night against the Cleveland Guardians after missing two g...

JULY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Returns to lineup Perez (hamstring) is catching and batting cleanup in his return to the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers.

Impact Perez missed a couple starts with a left hamstring strain but feels well enough to give it a go Wednesday. The slugger has scuffled over the last few weeks, batting .192/.276/.212 with no home runs and one RBI in his previous 15 contests.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Tuesday Perez isn't in the Royals' lineup Tuesday against the Tigers.

Impact Though Perez will miss his second start after suffering a Grade 1 plus strain in his left hamstring Sunday against Tampa Bay, he participated in activities before Tuesday's game and is progressing nicely, per Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Freddy Fermin will once again start behind the dish and bat sixth while Perez recovers.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has Grade 1 plus hamstring strain Perez has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 plus left hamstring strain, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Perez had to depart Sunday's game versus the Rays with the injury and is not in Monday's lineup against the Tigers. It sounds like the Royals are optimistic he can avoid a stint on the injured list, though, with a return in the next few days possible. Freddy Fermin is catching Monday.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits Monday with ailing hamstring Perez (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact The veteran backstop will get at least one day off after he was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain following his early exit in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Rays. The Royals seem to be viewing Perez as day-to-day for the time being, but if he isn't cleared to play by the end of the series with Detroit, a trip to the 10-day injured list could be in the forecast. Felix Fermin will replace Perez behind the dish Monday, catching for starting pitcher Jordan Lyles.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with hamstring strain Perez was diagnosed with a hamstring strain after leaving Sunday's game against the Rays, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Perez's injury was initially described as discomfort, but he's dealing with a strain. He'll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the issue, and the Royals expect to know more Monday. It's unclear whether the catcher will require a trip to the injured list, but Freddy Fermin and MJ Melendez could see additional time behind the dish if Perez is sidelined.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with hamstring discomfort Perez was removed from Sunday's game against Rays in the second inning with left hamstring discomfort, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Perez went from first to home on an MJ Melendez double in the first inning, and it would seem he injured himself in the process. The veteran backstop will undergo testing to determine the full extent of the injury. Perez has been with Kansas City his entire career and remains under contract for two more years. Royals GM J.J. Picollo told Anne Rogers of MLB.com last month that he had "no intention" of trading Perez at this year's deadline.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Early exit Sunday Perez was removed from Sunday's game against the Rays in the second inning, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Perez singled in the first inning and went from first to home on an MJ Melendez double. It's unclear if he injured himself on the play, but Perez was lifted for a pinch hitter the next inning. The game was delayed by an hour due to rain in Kansas City.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies five hits across twin bill Perez went 5-for-8 with a double over both games of Saturday's doubleheader versus Tampa Bay.

Impact Perez was a perfect 4-for-4 in Game 1, notching his first four-hit effort of the campaign. It was a promising start to the second half after the veteran catcher sputtered to a 4-for-43 mark and failed to hit a home run over his final 12 games before the All-Star break. Perez's double in the matinee of the twin bill was his first extra-base hit of any kind since he slugged a long ball June 23 against the Rays.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Royals' Salvador Perez gave American League a spark when he entered All-Star Game The Royals catcher also turned heads with his fashion choices this week.

JULY 12, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Salvador Perez 'proud' of Venezuelan countryman Ronald Acuña Royals All-Star catcher Salvador Perez is one of the best Venezuelan players in MLB history. And he’s loved watching Braves outfielder Ronal...

JULY 12, 2023 • AJC.COM

Gets Saturday off Perez will be on the bench during Saturday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Perez will hit the bench after starting four consecutive games behind the plate. His numbers suggest he's probably looking forward to the All-Star break, as he's gone 3-for-40 at the plate over his last 11 games. Freddy Fermin will be Saturday's catcher.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Tuesday Perez (foot) will catch and bat cleanup Tuesday versus the Twins in his return to the lineup.

Impact Perez sat out Monday because of a little soreness in his foot after he was hit by a ball Sunday. He's fine, though, and ready to catch for Zack Greinke in this one.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with sore foot Perez is absent from the Royals' lineup Monday due to a sore foot as a result of being hit by a pitch in Sunday's win over the Dodgers, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Matt Quatraro said that Perez could have served as the team's designated hitter, but he wanted to be safe with the slugger. Perez will be available off the bench and would seem to have a good shot to return to the lineup Tuesday.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Monday Perez is absent from the lineup for Monday's tilt in Minnesota.

Impact Perez started each of the last five contests after returning from a minor eye procedure, but he'll get a day off Monday. Freddy Fermin will do the catching for Austin Cox and bat sixth.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Royals' Salvador Perez used a sublime slide to avoid being tagged out on sacrifice fly The ball beat Royals catcher Salvador Perez to the plate, but he used a great slide to avoid tag.

JULY 2, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Back after eye procedure Perez (eye) is hitting second and catching versus the Guardians on Wednesday, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Perez underwent a procedure on his eye to help with his vision issues, and he's back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's affair against the Guardians. The backstop has hit 15 homers in 71 games for the Royals in 2023 with a .772 OPS across his 278 at-bats.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes eye procedure Perez underwent an eye procedure Monday to help with his lingering vision issues, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's not as bad it sounds on the surface, as Perez has undergone a similar procedure before and could be available off the bench Tuesday night against the Guardians. Freddy Fermin is starting behind the plate for the Royals.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Tuesday Perez is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Guardians.

Impact Freddy Fermin will start at catcher and Edward Olivares will take a turn in the DH role as the Royals open a three-game series versus Cleveland. Perez went 0-for-8 with three strikeouts and one walk in the final two games of Kansas City's weekend series at Tampa Bay.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as DH Perez (hamstring) is serving as the designated hitter and hitting third Saturday against the Rays, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Perez was forced to leave Friday's game in the sixth inning with hamstring cramps, though he managed to slug his 15th home run of the season prior to his exit. He won't miss any additional time, though he'll get a defensive rest with Freddy Fermin starting at catcher.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with hamstring cramps Perez was removed from Friday's game versus the Rays due to cramps in his right hamstring.

Impact Perez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run prior to his exit. Freddy Fermin entered the game in the sixth inning and would likely see a bump in playing time if Perez is forced to miss any additional time beyond Friday. Perez has been one of the Royals' best players, hitting .270 with 15 homers and 39 RBI over 69 contests this season.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Perez (hand) will bat third and start behind the plate Saturday against the Angels.

Impact Perez had been out of action since taking a pitch off his hand in Wednesday's game against the Reds, but he'll return having missed just one start. Perez had reached base safely in five consecutive games prior to the injury, homering twice.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE