Salvador Pérez’s Return To Kansas City Royals Could Be Delayed By Thigh Injury
Royals Catcher Salvador Pérez Injures Thigh In Game
Salvador Pérez, who signed a four-year, $82 million contract this offseason to return to the Kansas City Royals, injured his left thigh while running the bases in a spring training game on Sunday.
Pérez is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury.
Pérez’s Injury Is A Blow To The Royals
Pérez is a key part of the Royals' lineup and his injury is a blow to the team's chances of contending in 2023.
Pérez is a five-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger who has been one of the best catchers in baseball for the past decade.
He is also a leader in the clubhouse and his presence will be missed if he is forced to miss any significant time.
Royals Hoping For Good News On Pérez’s Injury
The Royals are hoping for good news on Pérez's injury, but they are prepared to be without him for an extended period of time if necessary.
If Pérez is forced to miss significant time, the Royals could turn to MJ Melendez or Cam Gallagher to fill in at catcher.
Melendez is a 24-year-old who made his MLB debut last season, while Gallagher is a 30-year-old who has been a backup catcher for the Royals for the past few seasons.
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