Overview

• He was struck on the left elbow by a 94 mph fastball from Braves starter Spencer Strider in the third inning.
• Perez stayed in through the fourth inning before being replaced by Freddy Fermin to open the fifth.
• Kansas City’s medical staff diagnosed a left elbow contusion and has provided no timetable for his return.
• Perez entered Monday’s game batting .293 with 15 homers and 62 RBIs and is a nine-time All-Star, five-time Gold Glove winner and 2015 World Series MVP.
• The Royals’ catching depth faces a test as they adapt without their veteran cornerstone behind the plate.