Salvador Perez Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 3" / 255 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 5/10/1990 (33)
- Experience
- 12
- College
- None
Salvador Perez Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Salvador Perez News
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (groin) is back behind the plate and is hitting cleanup for the Royals in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox and rookie right-hander Jonathan Cannon, who is making his big-league debut. A Grade 1 left-groin strain kept Perez out of Monday's lineup before Tuesday's contest was postponed. The 33-year-old's injury clearly wasn't too serious, but he'll most likely sit out for the second game of the doubleheader. The eight-time All-Star should be reinserted into all fantasy lineups now that he's active again. Perez is off to an excellent start at the plate in 2024, going 21-for-62 (.339) with four home runs, 15 RBI and eight runs scored in his first 16 games.
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (groin) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The veteran catcher has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left groin strain. Despite that, Perez hasn't been placed on the injured list and is considered as day-to-day. It wouldn't be shocking to see Perez miss a few more games while he recovers from this issue. Freddy Fermin will cover behind the plate and bat eighth during Tuesday's game.
An MRI exam on Monday morning revealed that Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (groin) has a Grade 1 groin strain. Perez said he's pain-free and just has a little tightness/pinch after getting hurt on Sunday against the New York Mets. The veteran backstop was held out of the lineup on Monday versus the Chicago White Sox but is hoping to return to action on Tuesday. He went straight to manager Matt Quatraro's office on Monday and lobbied to play, but Freddy Fermin is doing the catching and is batting eighth against White Sox rookie righty Nick Nastrini. The 33-year-old Perez shouldn't need a trip to the injured list, and fantasy managers should check back on Tuesday to see if he's back in the starting lineup. Perez is off to a great start in 2024, batting .339 (21-for-62) with four home runs, two doubles and 15 RBI in just 16 games.
Batting Order
1 | Maikel Garcia |
2 | Bobby Witt Jr. |
3 | Vinnie Pasquantino |
4 | Nelson Velázquez |
5 | MJ Melendez |
6 | Hunter Renfroe |
7 | Adam Frazier |
8 | Freddy Fermin |
9 | Kyle Isbel |
Salvador Perez Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Maikel Garcia |
2 | Bobby Witt Jr. |
3 | Vinnie Pasquantino |
4 | Nelson Velázquez |
5 | MJ Melendez |
6 | Hunter Renfroe |
7 | Adam Frazier |
8 | Freddy Fermin |
9 | Kyle Isbel |
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is about as consistent as they come at the position. The 33-year-old turned in another fine season in 2023, registering 23 home runs, 80 RBI and a .255 batting average across 140 games. His .292 OBP left a lot to be desired mainly due to a miserable 3.3 BB%, but drawing walks has never been Perez's game. The Royals slugger may never hit the lofty heights of his 2021 season again, but his reliable power and reasonable batting average make him a worthwhile target once the top catchers are off the board. Fantasy managers can expect more of the same from Perez heading into the 2024 season, as FGDC is projecting 26 HRs, 84 RBI and a .259/.300/.455 slash line in 565 plate appearances. RotoBaller ranks Perez 183rd overall, which is a far cry from his NFBC ADP of 134, but he is still worth the price tag in those middle rounds due to his pop and dependability.