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Royals Catcher Salvador Perez Tests Positive for COVID-19

The Kansas City Royals announced Saturday that catcher Salvador Perez tested positive for COVID-19, according to Lynn Worthy of the Kansas City Star.

Per Pete Grathoff of the Kansas City Star, the Royals noted Perez is asymptomatic and isn't with the team. Grathoff reported Perez has been in Miami and will be able to join the club once he receives two consecutive negative tests.

Players began reporting to training camp in their respective cities this week in preparation for the start of the 2020 MLB season on July 23.