It is a rarity when Salvador Perez is not in the Kansas City Royals lineup. In the past three seasons, Perez has appeared in 422 games behind the plate, easily outpacing Jonathan Lucroy and Yadier Molina as a workhorse among backstops. Taking a day off just does not appear to be a part of his vocabulary.
Yet, with his recently signed long term extension, there was some hope that the Royals catcher could get some added time off. With their commitment now lasting through the 2021 season, it would seemingly behoove the Royals to give Perez more than twenty days off during the season, making sure that he does not wear down each year, or break down towards the end of his contract.