Key Points
- Salvador Perez signed a two-year, $25 million extension with the Kansas City Royals.
- Heading into the 2026 MLB season, he announced a pivotal move in his baseball journey.
- Perez’s career features nine All-Star selections, five Gold Gloves, and over 300 home runs.
Salvador Perez inked a two-year, $25 million extension with the Kansas City Royals in early November, keeping him with the franchise through the 2027 season.
The move comes as no surprise, as Perez is one of the greatest players ever to wear a Royals uniform, having just completed his 14th season with the team. He remains the only player on the active roster who was part of the 2015 squad that won the World Series, a run in which he earned World Series MVP honors.
The 35-year-old veteran continued to produce at the plate in 2025, posting a .236 batting average, .284 on-base percentage, .729 OPS, 30 home runs and 100 RBIs across 155 games. He also showcased his versatility by splitting time between catcher and first base, proving he can still be a reliable presence both offensively and defensively as the Royals look to build toward the future.
As Perez enjoys his offseason away from MLB, the Royals’ backstop took to social media to announce a major decision. He will represent Team Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, officially confirming the news in a joint collaboration post on Instagram. “Salvador Perez announced his intention to play with Team Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic,” the caption read in translation.
This marks Perez’s fourth appearance in the tournament, and he will serve as captain for Venezuela. The event is scheduled to begin in early March, just before the start of the 2026 MLB season, giving Perez another opportunity to showcase his leadership and experience on the international stage while continuing to add to his decorated career.
Aside from his World Series title, Perez has built a career filled with individual success. He is a nine-time All-Star, five-time Silver Slugger and five-time Gold Glove Award winner, achievements that showcase both his offensive power and defensive excellence.
Over the years, he has surpassed 300 career home runs and driven in more than 1,000 RBIs, milestones that underline his consistency and longevity.
For Kansas City, Perez stands as both a link to the franchise’s championship past and a standard of excellence that continues to define the organization.
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Gavin Groe joined Athlon Sports in June 2025 and quickly became a steady presence on the breaking and trending news team. He covers the NBA and MLB while pursuing a degree in journalism at Cal State Long Beach, building his career through consistent coverage of both leagues.
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