Scouting Report: Roberto Pérez
Chicago Cubs | C
Overall
Summary
Salvador Perez, 35-year-old Kansas City Royals catcher, is nursing a sore hip that has limited his catching duties since May 1. He has been serving primarily as designated hitter while the team monitors his condition daily. Manager Matt Quatraro indicated Perez will likely not catch this weekend against Detroit, taking a cautious approach to manage the veteran's physical toll. Perez is struggling offensively in 2026, batting .206 with a .245 OBP and .593 OPS through 36 games with 5 home runs and 17 RBIs. However, he has shown recent improvement with a .295 average (13-for-44) with 2 HRs, 2 doubles, 11 RBIs, and 8 runs in his last 11 games since April 25. Defensively, Perez remains a leader with superior game management and zero passed balls in 17 games, contrasting with rookie replacement Carter Jensen's four passed balls in 20 games.
Strengths
- Recent offensive improvement (.295 avg in last 11 games)
- Exceptional defensive leadership and game management
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