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Royals Bench All-Star Perez Amid Struggles and Frustration

4/19/2026

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The Kansas City Royals bench Salvador Perez, the team's nine-time All-Star catcher, for a game against the New York Yankees due to his struggles and a mental break.
Perez expressed frustration on social media after a 13-4 loss, signaling deeper issues within the team.
The Royals are 5-12 in April and 7-14 overall, the worst record in Major League Baseball.

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The Kansas City Royals bench Salvador Perez, the team's nine-time All-Star catcher, for a game against the New York Yankees due to his struggles and a mental break.
Perez expressed frustration on social media after a 13-4 loss, signaling deeper issues within the team.
The Royals are 5-12 in April and 7-14 overall, the worst record in Major League Baseball.