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What happened to Salvador Perez? Live injury updates for Royals vs. Rangers 8/18/25

What happened to Salvador Perez? Live injury updates for Royals vs. Rangers 8/18/25

MLB News

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By: Keagan Smith

With a couple of hours remaining before first pitch of Monday’s Kansas City Royals vs. Texas Rangers matchup, a star has been scratched from the home team’s lineup.

Nine-time All-Star catcher Salvador Perez will miss today’s contest due to illness.

Perez is having a bit of a down year, but he’s still a mainstay of the Royals’ lineup. He slashes .244/.288/.449 with 42 runs, 70 RBI and 22 homers.

With Perez now out, veteran journeyman Luke Maile takes his place behind the plate against Texas on Monday evening.

This series could prove vital in deciding the AL Wild Card spots once the MLB Postseason rolls around. The Royals are 63-61 with a 1.5-game lead over the 62-63 Rangers, though both teams are at least four games shy of the coveted playoff berth.

Stay tuned to DK Network for live updates.

Keagan Smith
Keagan Smith
Keagan is a Texas-based editor and analyst who believes sports are the true eighth wonder of the world. After starting out in local media, he’s provided coverage for DraftKings Network since 2024. He gravitates toward football, hoops and hockey, but is happy to watch and write about any game that involves a ball or a puck. While his own athletic career ended in middle school, he’s also an avid fantasy player with a soft spot for dynasty formats, spending countless hours crafting the ever-elusive perfect squad.
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