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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Salvador Perez, 35-year-old veteran catcher for the Kansas City Royals, has been dealing with hip soreness since early May. He has been limited to designated hitter duties while recovering, with rookie Carter Jensen handling most catching duties. Perez returned to catching on May 6 after serving primarily as DH since May 1. Manager Matt Quatraro indicated the team will monitor his catching work day-by-day. Despite the injury, Perez has played in nearly all games and has shown recent offensive improvement, going 13-for-44 (.295) with 2 home runs in his last 11 games. His defensive leadership and 15 years of experience remain valuable assets, though durability concerns persist at age 35.
Strengths
- + Veteran leadership with 15 years of MLB experience
- + Strong defensive game-calling and pitch-framing skills
- + Recent offensive improvement (13-for-44, .295 with 2 HR in last 11 games)
- + Zero passed balls in 17 games this season
- + Maintained presence in lineup despite injury
- + Excellent rapport with pitching staff
Weaknesses
- - Hip soreness limiting catching duties
- - Age 35 with durability concerns
- - Hitting just above Mendoza Line on season
- - Likely to require more DH days throughout season
- - Backup catcher Jensen showing defensive struggles (4 passed balls, 9 wild pitches in 20 games)
Injury Status: day-to-day
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Samuel Perez is a rp for the Chicago Cubs.
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