Royals' Salvador Perez Fires Back at Manager Over Benching vs Yankees
Summary
Salvador Perez, a longtime catcher for the Kansas City Royals, was benched by manager Matt Quatraro during a game against the New York Yankees. Perez publicly disagreed with the decision, saying he did not need a break despite struggling at bat and the team's poor performance.Key Facts
- Salvador Perez has played for the Royals for 15 years and is a nine-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove winner.
- Perez had played every game in the first 20 games of the 2026 season before being benched.
- Manager Matt Quatraro said Perez was given a "mental breather" due to recent struggles and constant play.
- Perez responded on social media that he did not need a mental break.
- The Royals lost to the Yankees 13-4 and have lost six games in a row.
- The team’s overall record is 7-14, tied for the worst in Major League Baseball.
- Perez’s batting average this season is .160 with 3 home runs and 6 RBIs in 81 plate appearances.
- The Royals have the fifth-worst batting average among MLB teams.
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