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Salvador Perez crushes a solo home run to give Royals a 1-0 lead over Braves

MARCH 29 • FOX SPORTS

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez proving top early prognosticator of ABS Challenge System | Sporting News The 15-year MLB veteran knows balls and strikes.

MARCH 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Royals' legend Salvador Perez schools umpire with persistent ABS challenges | Sporting News This is a savage move from Salvy.

MARCH 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Homers in return from WBC Perez started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's Cactus League loss to the Giants.

Impact Perez opened the scoring, blasting an Adrian Houser sinker to the opposite field for a two-run homer in the first inning. Friday marked the veteran backstop's first Cactus League appearance since winning the World Baseball Classic with Venezuela, though he went just 4-for-22 with an RBI across five WBC games. Coming off a 2025 campaign in which he slashed .236/.284/.446 with 35 doubles, 30 homers and 100 RBI in 155 contests, Perez will have to battle Father Time entering his age-36 season, though there's no question his power remains intact. With Carter Jensen in the fold and set for his first full big-league season, Perez figures to split time between catcher and designated hitter, with occasional starts at first base also a possibility.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame Press Conference: Venezuela’s Salvador Perez, Maikel Garcia & more reflect on WBC Final Win

MARCH 20 • FOX SPORTS

AL Central Preview: Tigers open as favorites while the White Sox try to climb out of the basement

The Detroit Tigers and two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal have their sights set on winning the AL Central for the first time since 2014

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

At long last, Salvy a champion in likely final World Baseball Classic MIAMI – For 17 years, Venezuela, one of the best countries at producing big league ballplayers, had failed to even reach the World Baseball...

MARCH 18 • MLB.COM

Salvador Perez shares what it would mean for Venezuela to win the World Baseball Classic

MARCH 17 • FOX SPORTS

Salvy's work ethic setting high bar for next generation of Royals catchers PHOENIX, Ariz – Blake Mitchell, the Royals’ No. 2 prospect, arrives at Surprise Recreation Campus for Spring Training at 6:30 a.m., ready to...

MARCH 8 • MLB.COM

Howard poised to make history as Royals.TV host and sideline reporter SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Bridget Howard was sitting in the lower bowl close to the Royals’ dugout when Salvador Perez lined the walk-off hit down...

MARCH 4 • MLB.COM

Royals agree to minor league deal with veteran catcher Elias Díaz

The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a minor league deal with catcher Elias Díaz and say the 11-year veteran will join the big league camp next week

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Looks healthy for spring Perez (thumb) took live batting practice during Monday's full-squad workout, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Perez had previously injured his thumb during the offseason while playing in the Venezuelan Winter League, but he looks to have made a full recovery before reporting to camp last week. The 35-year-old Perez heads into the upcoming campaign with considerable tread on his tires after logging at least 140 starts in four of the past five seasons. However, the Royals made more of an effort to keep him fresh last season by limiting him to 89 starts at catcher, with his other 66 coming at either catcher or first base. With young catcher Carter Jensen expected get a full-time look in the majors in 2026, the Royals should be able to continue managing Perez's workload behind the dish while still keeping his bat in the lineup on a near-everyday basis.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña, Maikel named to Venezuela's World Baseball Classic roster Who will join Team Venezuela captain Salvador Perez in the 2026 World Baseball Classic? The country announced the two first players on Thurs...

JANUARY 29 • MLB.COM

Potential solution to KC's offensive needs? Caglianone and Jensen KANSAS CITY -- The Royals have been searching for ways to improve their offense for 2026, both from a personnel standpoint and a procedural...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • MLB.COM

"Salvador Perez isn't gonna be around forever" - Brewers legend offers strong endorsement of $57.5M Royals star Former MLB pitcher Dan Plesac shared his thoughts on Salvador Perez signing a two-year, $25 million extension with the Kansas City Royals on...

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia and Kansas City Royals finalize $57.5 million, 5-year contract

All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals have finalized a $57.5 million, five-year contract

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Injures thumb in winter ball Perez suffered a left thumb injury Sunday while playing in the Venezuelan Winter League, Al Son de la LVBP reports.

Impact Perez posted a video on Instagram of himself working out and he didn't seem to be overly affected by the injury, so it seems to be a day-to-day situation that shouldn't affect his availability for spring training. The 35-year-old Perez has gone 6-for-29 with two home runs for Leones del Caracas in winter ball thus far.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Royals and All-Star 3B Maikel Garcia agree to 5-year, $57.5M contract, AP source says

The Kansas City Royals and All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia have agreed to a five-year, $57.5 million contract with a club option for a sixth season

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Salvador Perez named captain for Venezuela at 2026 World Baseball Classic Venezuela came a Trea Turner grand slam away from reaching the semifinals in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. They can thank their catcher,...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • MLB.COM

Bobby Witt Jr. reacts to Royals' big decision on Salvador Perez The Kansas City Royals signed Salvador Perez to a two-year, $25M contract extension on Tuesday (per Fox Sports). The deal replaces the $13.5...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Bobby Witt Jr. Didn't Need Words To Judge Royals' Salvador Perez Extension Kansas City Royals fans aren't the only ones excited about Salvador Perez's two-year, $25 million extension. The Royals were never in real d...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Royals award C Salvador Perez new two-year contract Deadspin | Royals award C Salvador Perez new two-year contract

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Royals award C Salvador Perez new two-year contract The Royals and catcher Salvador Perez agreed on a new two-year contract Tuesday to keep the franchise icon in Kansas City through the 2027 s...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Salvador Perez contract extension: Royals legend agrees to two-year deal Salvador Perez is signing a two-year deal to remain with the Kanas City Royals, the team announced Tuesday night.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

What Salvador Perez's 2-Year, $25 Million Extension Accomplishes For Royals Salvador Perez is truly a team player. The Kansas City Royals held a $13.5 million club option for Perez, their nine-time All-Star and capta...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • SI.COM

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