It is likely that Salvador Perez might be in his last year or two behind the plate with the Kansas City Royals, as his body is not going to hold up for much longer. He could surprise us all and make it till 2021 behind the plate, but that would be asking way too much out of a player who has given everything that could ever be given to an organization.
As I stated in a previous article, I believe MJ Melendez to be the next Salvador Perez for the Kansas City Royals. While no one will be able to fully replace the impact Perez has had on our community and the Royals organization, Melendez has the necessary tools to bring stability at catcher for many years to come.