While the Kansas City Royals are working towards making the postseason, GM J.J. Picollo has to keep one eye on the future. To that end, ESPN's Jeff Passan just laid out what the future of several MLB teams looks like. That includes what KC has planned for longtime team captain, Salvador Perez.
It's an interesting situation for the team and Perez. He's one of the best players to ever come through Kauffman. He's also old and getting older. And plays a position where guys don't age all that well.
The Kansas City Royals are expected to pick up Salvador Perez's option
Technically, Perez could be a free agent after the 2025 season.