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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Salvador Perez, 35-year-old Royals catcher, is dealing with hip soreness since May 1 but has remained in the lineup primarily as a designated hitter. He returned to catching duties on Tuesday against the White Sox for the first time in over a month. Manager Matt Quatraro is monitoring his condition day-to-day and plans to continue using him cautiously, alternating between DH and catching roles. Perez is batting .206/.245/.348 with 5 home runs in 36 games played. Despite modest offensive numbers, his veteran leadership and defensive expertise remain highly valued by the organization. Rookie Carter Jensen has served as the primary backup catcher but has struggled defensively with 4 passed balls in 20 games, whereas Perez has zero passed balls in 17 games.
Strengths
- + Exceptional defensive skills and game management as a 15-year veteran
- + Zero passed balls in 17 games behind the plate
- + Strong leadership and clubhouse presence
- + Recently showing improved offensive production (13-for-44, .295 with 2 HR in last 11 games)
- + Reliable pitch-framing and pitcher management
- + Backup catcher (Jensen) has defensive issues, making Perez's return valuable
Weaknesses
- - Hip soreness limiting catching availability since May 1
- - Poor overall offensive performance (.206/.245/.348 in 36 games)
- - Age 35 with durability concerns in 15th MLB season
- - Manager uncertain about weekend catching duties
- - May require increased DH days going forward
- - Below-average power production (5 HR in 36 games)
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Joe Perez is a third baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
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