Salvador Perez
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June 11, 2026
Getting breather Thursday
Perez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis
Perez was in the lineup the last two days after missing the previous two contests with a thumb injury. He will take a seat for Thursday's afternoon tilt in what looks to be a routine day off. Carter Jensen is catching and Jac Caglianone is getting a day at designated hitter for the Royals.
June 9, 2026
Good to go Tuesday
Perez (thumb) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Texas.
Analysis
After missing the last two matchups due to a thumb injury, Perez is back and ready to go on Tuesday. The 36-year-old has had a down season to say the least, as he is currently slashing just .204/.254/.345 with nine homers and 26 RBI in 256 plate appearances. Perez will bat fifth and act as the designated hitter in Tuesday's game against the Rangers.
June 7, 2026
Nursing thumb injury
Perez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Twins due to a right thumb injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Perez sustained the injury on a wild pitch that hit him in the thumb Friday. He'll end up sitting for the last two games of the series against Minnesota, but with an offday Monday, the veteran backstop could be back in action for Tuesday's series opener against Texas. Carter Jensen will start at catcher Sunday.
June 7, 2026
Getting another rest day
Perez is not in Kansas City's starting lineup against Minnesota on Sunday.
Analysis
Perez will be on the bench for a second consecutive game. Carter Jensen will handle catching duties while Starling Marte serves as the Royals' designated hitter for Sunday's series finale.
June 6, 2026
Day off Saturday
Perez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Minnesota.
Analysis
Perez will take a seat on the bench to begin Saturday's contest after going 1-for-8 with a sacrifice fly over the first two games of the series. His absence will put Carter Jensen behind the plate, giving Maikel Garcia a start at DH and Josh Rojas a turn at third base.