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Kansas City Royals, Catcher Salvadore Perez, Agree to 2-Year Contract
Perez signed a two-year, $25 million deal to extend his tenure with the Royals, continuing his legacy as a nine-time All-Star and key franchise player, the team said.
- On Tuesday, catcher Salvador Perez bypassed free agency by agreeing to a two-year contract worth $25 million to remain with the Kansas City Royals.
- Seeking to protect Perez's legacy, the club chose to tie him through the 2027 campaign instead of exercising the $13.5 million team option for 2026, said J.J. Picollo.
- A nine-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove winner, Perez has 303 home runs and 1,016 RBIs over 14 seasons with the Kansas City Royals.
- The signing stabilizes the Royals' leadership, as Perez's return cements veteran presence praised by the club and keeps Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino on the roster after the 82-80 finish.
- With the two-year deal through 2027, Perez has a clear path to the club record as he needs 15 homers next season to surpass George Brett.
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Royals keeping Salvador Perez on two-year, $25 million extension
Salvador Perez is staying in Kansas City. The Royals catcher signed a two-year contract extension that takes the place of a club option that Kansas City had for 2026, the team announced Tuesday night.
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