Perez has been a solid offensive presence for the Royals even as he enters the latter stages of his career. He was selected to back-to-back All-Star appearances in 2023–24 (marking his eighth and ninth career selections) and added a fifth Silver Slugger Award last year.

The Kansas City Royals have scratched catcher Salvador Perez from the starting lineup against the Texas Rangers due to illness.

Quatraro argued White Sox shortstop Colston Montgomery had blocked Isbel’s path. The play is, by rule, a judgment call and not subject to replay. It was Quatraro’s second ejection this season.