Royals C Salvador Perez scratched from game against Blue Jays because of tight back
Time:2024-05-22 00:19:18 Source:opinionsViews(143)
TORONTO (AP) — Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez was scratched from Monday’s lineup against the Blue Jays because of a tight back.
An eight-time All-Star and the MVP of Kansas City’s World Series triumph in 2015, Perez is batting .340 with seven home runs. He was tied for second in the AL with 26 RBIs heading into Monday’s games.
Perez had been scheduled to bat fourth against Toronto. Instead, designated hitter Nelson Velázquez moved from sixth to fourth. Freddy Fermin took over behind the plate, batting sixth.
A five-time Gold Glove winner and four-time Silver Slugger, Perez was the AL Comeback Player of the Year in 2020. He matched Toronto slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for the MLB home run lead with 48 in 2021.
Perez, who turns 34 in May, hit his 250th career homer on April 13. He strained his groin the following day and missed back-to-back games on April 15 and 16. He played in both games of an April 17 doubleheader against the White Sox and had played every game since.
___
AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb
Previous:China vows to actively promote restoration of int'l flights
Next:IF starring Ryan Reynolds lands at the top of a lackluster box office with less
You may also like
- China vows to actively promote restoration of int'l flights
- Lin Dan: Leader of 'Residents' Attendants'
- HKSAR chief executive congratulates athletes of Hong Kong, China for Asiad achievements
- Rural Woman Painter Relishes Showing Her True Colors
- Trump film shocks Cannes as former US President is depicted 'raping' his then
- Using Fingertips to Create Happiness
- Centenarian Doctor Committed to Defeating Leprosy
- Preview: Champions League a big factor in La Liga matchday
- Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on rifles known as assault weapons