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How ABS could boost Salvador Perez’s legacy—and help the Royals in 2026

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is undoubtedly the franchise's most impactful catcher. From his role in the 2014 AL Wild Card comeback, the 2015 World Series win, and his record-setting 2021 ...
MLB Rumors

Picollo: “Safe To Say” Salvador Perez Will Return To Royals In 2026

The Royals expect to retain longtime catcher and team captain Salvador Perez for the 2026 season. “I think it’s safe to say that one way or another, Salvy will be in a Royals uniform in ‘26,” general ...
The New York Times

Eleven years ago, Salvador Perez hit a line drive off Aroldis Chapman’s face. It sparked a lifelong bond

More than 11 years later, the memory remains unsettling. The Cactus League game between the Kansas City Royals and Cincinnati Reds carried virtually no meaning. But anyone who saw the line drive off ...
MLB Rumors

Royals Sign Salvador Perez To Two-Year Extension

Salvador Perez will remain in Kansas City for at least another two seasons. The Royals announced an extension with the nine-time All-Star that covers the 2026-27 campaigns. It’s reportedly a $25MM ...