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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Salvador Perez, 35-year-old Kansas City Royals catcher, is nursing a sore hip that has limited his catching duties since May 1. He has been serving primarily as designated hitter while rookie Carter Jensen handles catching responsibilities. Manager Matt Quatraro indicated Perez will likely remain at DH going forward and is being monitored daily. Perez is struggling offensively with a .206 batting average, .245 OBP, and .593 OPS through 36 games, though he showed some recent improvement with a .295 average over his last 11 games (13-for-44 with 2 HR, 2 doubles, 11 RBI). Durability concerns are mounting for the 15-year veteran as age-related decline appears evident.
Strengths
- + Leadership and game-planning experience (15 years in majors)
- + Recent offensive improvement (.295 average in last 11 games)
- + Defensive excellence with zero passed balls in 17 games
- + Still contributing as DH while managing injury
- + Veteran presence and clubhouse leadership valued by management
Weaknesses
- - Sore hip limiting catching duties and mobility
- - Poor overall batting average (.206) well below career standards
- - Low on-base percentage (.245) indicating offensive struggles
- - Weak OPS (.593) reflecting significant decline
- - Age-related durability concerns at 35 years old
- - Inconsistent performance with recent 0-for-2 game with 2 strikeouts
- - Likely to remain at DH rather than catch, reducing value
- - Regression concerns as Father Time appears to be catching up
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Roberto Pérez is a catcher for the Chicago Cubs.
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