Salvador Perez Exits Early After Hit By Pitch
11 months agoKansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hand) exited Wednesday's contest early against the Cincinnati Reds after being hit in the hand by a pitch from starter Ben Lively in the third inning. It didn't look good, but fantasy managers will want to check back later for another update on Perez's condition. The 33-year-old backstop will likely undergo X-rays, but hopefully he's just dealing with a contusion and is day-to-day. Before departing the game prematurely, Perez went 0-for-1 with the hit by pitch and a strikeout. Maikel Garcia replaced him as the team's designated hitter. Entering the game, the Venezuelan catcher was hitting .275 (66-for-240) with 14 home runs and 37 RBI in 61 games. The seven-time All-Star is still one of the best offensive catchers in fantasy baseball.
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Gordon Wittenmyer
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Gordon Wittenmyer