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Royals Retain Salvador Perez for 2026, Seek Offense Boost
10/1/2025
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Story summary
- The Kansas City Royals will retain catcher Salvador Perez for 2026, with a $13.5 million option or a deal.
- Perez, 35, had a 2025 season with 30 home runs and 100 RBIs.
- The Royals finished 82-80, their second straight winning season, and missed the playoffs.
- Most of the coaching staff will return; the club aims to improve offense and outfield.
