It’s somewhat of a miracle to still be writing about a Salvador Perez season in 2026. I really thought he was done after his 2023 season, when he was a below-average hitter with a negative fWAR. Remarkably, Perez bounced back…
Connor Moylan evaluates Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez's difficult 2026 campaign, noting that age appeared to finally catch up to the franchise legend. After captaining Venezuela to a World Baseball Classic championship before the season, Perez struggled heavily at the plate, ultimately finishing with a career-worst 77 wRC+ and -1.1 fWAR.
Moylan argues that the Royals should transition Perez into a part-time platoon role against left-handed pitchers for the 2027 season. With Kansas City aiming to compete, the writer believes manager Matt Quatraro must balance the veteran's everyday playing preferences with the team's chances of winning.
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