Perez is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Astros.
It's the first day off this season for Perez, who played both legs of a doubleheader Thursday (one at catcher, one at designated hitter). Freddy Fermin will catch and bat eighth for the Royals in Friday's series opener.
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Royals' Salvador Perez: Five hits, four doubles Thursday
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Perez went 5-for-8 with four doubles, four RBI and three runs scored in Thursday's doubleheader against the Rockies.
Perez powered the Royals' offense in Thursday's doubleheader sweep, opening the scoring in the matinee with a two-run double in the first inning before adding three hits and two more RBI in the nightcap. It's an encouraging effort from the 34-year-old Perez, who'd gone just 2-for-20 in five games coming into Thursday. He's now slashing .220/.271/.360 with two homers, 14 RBI and eight runs scored through 108 plate appearances this season.
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Royals' Salvador Perez: Hits second homer
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Perez went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 4-2 victory over the Guardians.
Perez has had a slow start to the season, as he's hitting .213 with two home runs and a .606 OPS in 16 games. He has a four-game hitting streak, so perhaps this home run will get him going at the plate.
Perez (eye) is starting behind the plate and batting cleanup in Friday's Cactus League game against the Angels.
The veteran catcher departed Wednesday's spring game due to a laceration under his left eye but will return to action after sitting out just one game. After posting a .786 OPS with 27 homers during the regular season last year, Perez has gone just 2-for-11 through five Cactus League games.
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Royals' Salvador Perez: Is 'all good' with eye
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Perez has bruising under his left eye Thursday, but he said that he is "all good," Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Perez was removed from Wednesday's Cactus League game versus Seattle due to a laceration. According to the catcher, he will still practice Thursday and play in Friday's spring training game against the Angels.
Perez was removed from Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Mariners due to a laceration under his left eye.
Not much is known regarding the severity of Perez's injury, but the Royals are going to continue monitoring his eye, and there's a good chance he'll be held out of action for a game or two. In the meantime, Freddy Fermin and Luke Maile should get more looks behind the dish.
