Overview
- Kansas City announced Tuesday night that Perez agreed to stay through 2027, choosing an extension over testing free agency.
- Multiple outlets report the deal at $25 million guaranteed with a $7 million signing bonus and deferred payments, replacing a $13.5 million 2026 club option and eliminating its $2 million buyout.
- The Royals plan to scale back his catching workload and pair him with top prospect Carter Jensen, with more starts expected at first base and designated hitter.
- Perez, 35, hit 30 home runs with 100 RBIs in 155 games in 2025 and reached 303 career homers and 1,016 RBIs, leaving him 14 homers shy of George Brett’s franchise record.
- Team leaders highlight his captaincy and long-term value as Kansas City targets its contention window alongside Bobby Witt Jr., Maikel Garcia and ace Cole Ragans.