Royals right fielder Mike Yastrzemski matched a Major League Baseball record that was done by a Hall of Famer.

The Kansas City Royals scratched veteran Salvador Perez, who was supposed to catch for starter Michael Wacha and bat fifth in the lineup, from the starting lineup of their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Monday night because of an illness.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals just keep on winning. Hot since the All-Star break, the Royals on Monday evening defeated the Texas Rangers 4-3 to open a series at Kauffman Stadium. Kansas City’s winning streak is now at four games and the team is 6-1 on its current homestand.

The Kansas City Royals offense has been clicking of late, and recent additions have taken away his playing time.

Jaylon Thompson covers the Royals for The Kansas City Star. He previously covered the 2021 World Series and the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

DFA'd by Kansas City

When he hit his 20th home run of the season earlier this week, Kansas City Royals legend Salvador Perez continued to move up an impressive list in baseball history, as noted by Bob Nightengale of USA Today: He just set a franchise record with his ninth season hitting at least 20 homers,

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) throws to first base after forcing out Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) in the fourth inning at Progressive Field on April 12, 2025.

View news about the Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals game played on August 17, 2025 including player news, injury news, predictions, analysis and more.

Royals May Opt to Trade Pitchers Nearly every player on the Kansas City Royals’ roster is under contract for next season, with catcher Luke Maile and outfielder Mark Canha being the exceptions.

The return of Cole Ragans from the injured list could change the entire dynamic of the American League playoff race. Ragans, the Kansas City Royals' opening day