Salvador Perez has been the stable gentleman behind the plate for the last eight years for the Kansas City Royals. He has done his stints on the DL, but not for a long term serious injury like this. The Royals have had few concerns about catching since he arrived, but now face a season with receivers who have played a grand total of 45 games in the Major Leagues.
Dayton Moore has stated he is comfortable moving into the season with his in-house options. So where does this leave them?
Perez gave the Royals Gold Glove-caliber play behind the plate and a solid bat with power.