Scouting Report: Hector Perez
Chicago Cubs | SP
Overall
Summary
Salvador Perez, 35-year-old Kansas City Royals catcher, is dealing with persistent hip soreness that has limited him to designated hitter duties for the past several weeks. Manager Matt Quatraro indicated Perez is unlikely to return to catching in the near future and the team is taking a cautious approach. Perez has struggled significantly this season, batting .206 with a .245 OBP and .593 OPS through 36 games with 5 home runs and 17 RBIs. However, he has shown recent improvement with a .295 average (13-for-44) with 2 home runs over his last 11 games since April 25. Durability concerns are mounting for the aging Venezuelan veteran in his 15th MLB season.
Strengths
- Recent hot streak: 13-for-44 (.295) with 2 HR in last 11 games
- Veteran leadership and game-planning experience (15 years in majors)
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