Sidelined from Lineup and Rebuts Manager's Comments

Salvador Perez was not in the lineup for the Kansas City Royals' game against the New York Yankees this Saturday, April 18. While no specific injury details were provided, Perez notably rebutted manager Matt Quatraro's suggestion that he was receiving a "mental breather." The Royals' captain apparently took issue with the manager's characterization of his absence. Perez remained idle for the matchup as the team's official lineup card confirmed he would not start the contest.