As the Royals returned to Kauffman Stadium on Monday, ready to embark on a seven-game home stand, manager Ned Yost used the designated-hitter spot to put two catchers in his starting lineup.
But it was a third who drew the pregame attention.
Salvador Perez took live swings, ran the bases and threw from his catcher’s stance to second base before Monday’s game with the Seattle Mariners, his first such workout since he tore a ligament in his knee two days before opening day.
“I feel pretty good. My knee is starting to feel a lot better,” Perez said.