Salvador Perez Exits Game With Right Elbow Aggravation
The Royals' starting catcher was removed mid-game after experiencing right elbow discomfort, raising immediate availability concerns.
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez exited tonight's game early with right elbow aggravation, per the official Royals club account. The nature and severity of the injury are not yet known. His status for upcoming games is uncertain until further evaluation is provided. This is a significant concern given Perez's role as the Royals' primary catcher and offensive anchor.
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