Salvador Perez Scratched from Royals Lineup Due to Illness

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez was scratched from Monday night's starting lineup against the Texas Rangers due to an illness. Perez, who was initially slated to bat fifth and catch for starter Michael Wacha, was replaced by Luke Maile. Currently, Perez is batting .244 with 22 home runs and 70 RBIs. He also holds the single-season home run record for catchers, having hit 48 in 2021.