Perez is absent from the lineup for Monday's tilt in Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Perez started each of the last five contests after returning from a minor eye procedure, but he'll get a day off Monday. Freddy Fermin will do the catching for Austin Cox and bat sixth.

Perez (eye) is hitting second and catching versus the Guardians on Wednesday, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perez underwent a procedure on his eye to help with his vision issues, and he's back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's affair against the Guardians. The backstop has hit 15 homers in 71 games for the Royals in 2023 with a .772 OPS across his 278 at-bats.

Perez underwent an eye procedure Monday to help with his lingering vision issues, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not as bad it sounds on the surface, as Perez has undergone a similar procedure before and could be available off the bench Tuesday night against the Guardians. Freddy Fermin is starting behind the plate for the Royals.

Perez is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

Freddy Fermin will start at catcher and Edward Olivares will take a turn in the DH role as the Royals open a three-game series versus Cleveland. Perez went 0-for-8 with three strikeouts and one walk in the final two games of Kansas City's weekend series at Tampa Bay.

Perez (hamstring) is serving as the designated hitter and hitting third Saturday against the Rays, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perez was forced to leave Friday's game in the sixth inning with hamstring cramps, though he managed to slug his 15th home run of the season prior to his exit. He won't miss any additional time, though he'll get a defensive rest, with Freddy Fermin starting at catcher.

Perez was removed from Friday's game versus the Rays due to cramps in his right hamstring.

EDGE Analysis

Perez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run prior to his exit. Freddy Fermin entered the game in the sixth inning and would likely see a bump in playing time if Perez is forced to miss any additional time beyond Friday. Perez has been one of the Royals' best players, hitting .270 with 15 homers and 39 RBI over 69 contests this season.

Perez (hand) will bat third and start behind the plate Saturday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Perez had been out of action since taking a pitch off his hand in Wednesday's game against the Reds, but he'll return having missed just one start. Perez had reached base safely in five consecutive games prior to the injury, homering twice.

Perez (hand) is out of the lineup Friday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Perez took a pitch off his left hand in Wednesday's series finale against the Reds and is day-to-day with a contusion leading into the Royals' three-game weekend set versus the visiting Angels. Freddy Fermin will catch and bat sixth Friday.

Perez made an early exit from Wednesday's game against Cincinnati due to a left hand contusion and is listed as day-to-day.

EDGE Analysis

Perez was hit by a pitch in the third inning of Wednesday's contest, but doesn't appear to have suffered any significant damage. The Royals have an off day Thursday, giving Perez an extra day to heal before potentially returning Friday against the Angels.

Perez was removed from Wednesday's game against the Reds after getting hit in the hand by a pitch, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perez was forced to exit the game during the third inning and looked to be in serious pain. He will presumably go into the Royals' clubhouse for imaging, and the team should provide an official update shortly.