The Kansas City Royals are keeping one of the franchise’s most beloved players behind the plate for at least two more seasons.The team announced Tuesday night that it reached a two-year contract agreement with catcher Salvador Perez, extending his deal through the 2027 season.“Salvy is a Royals legend and one of the most important players this franchise has ever had,” said Executive Vice President/General Manager J.J. Picollo. “We had the option for next year, but everyone knew we wanted to make sure his legacy with us continued longer than that. We appreciate Salvy’s commitment to the Royals, and we’re just as excited as our fans.”Perez, 35, has built one of the most decorated careers in Royals history. The nine-time All-Star and 2015 World Series MVP also boasts five Gold Gloves, five Silver Slugger Awards, and the 2024 Roberto Clemente Award for his community service and leadership. In 2023, he was named the fourth captain in team history.Perez is one of only two catchers in history to win at least five Gold Gloves and five Silver Slugger Awards.In 2025, Perez delivered another standout season with 30 home runs and 100 RBIs across 155 games, marking his third 100-RBI season and second straight. He now ranks among the Royals’ all-time leaders in multiple categories:Home runs: 303 (2nd)RBIs: 1,106 (2nd)Extra-base hits: 634 (3rd)Hits: 1,712 (6th)Games: 1,707 (7th)Perez has spent his entire 14-year MLB career with Kansas City, becoming the face of the franchise’s championship era and one of the city’s most recognizable sports figures.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —

The Kansas City Royals are keeping one of the franchise’s most beloved players behind the plate for at least two more seasons.

The team announced Tuesday night that it reached a two-year contract agreement with catcher Salvador Perez, extending his deal through the 2027 season.

“Salvy is a Royals legend and one of the most important players this franchise has ever had,” said Executive Vice President/General Manager J.J. Picollo. “We had the option for next year, but everyone knew we wanted to make sure his legacy with us continued longer than that. We appreciate Salvy’s commitment to the Royals, and we’re just as excited as our fans.”

Perez, 35, has built one of the most decorated careers in Royals history.

The nine-time All-Star and 2015 World Series MVP also boasts five Gold Gloves, five Silver Slugger Awards, and the 2024 Roberto Clemente Award for his community service and leadership.

In 2023, he was named the fourth captain in team history.

Perez is one of only two catchers in history to win at least five Gold Gloves and five Silver Slugger Awards.

In 2025, Perez delivered another standout season with 30 home runs and 100 RBIs across 155 games, marking his third 100-RBI season and second straight.

He now ranks among the Royals’ all-time leaders in multiple categories:

Home runs: 303 (2nd)RBIs: 1,106 (2nd)Extra-base hits: 634 (3rd)Hits: 1,712 (6th)Games: 1,707 (7th)

Perez has spent his entire 14-year MLB career with Kansas City, becoming the face of the franchise’s championship era and one of the city’s most recognizable sports figures.