Overview
- The Royals announced Tuesday night that Perez agreed to a two-year contract to stay in Kansas City, with ESPN reporting the value at $25 million.
- The agreement supersedes a $13.5 million team option for 2026 and means the 35-year-old bypasses free agency.
- Perez logged 155 games in 2025 with 30 home runs and 100 RBIs, marking his ninth consecutive full season with at least 20 homers.
- With 303 career home runs, he is 15 shy of George Brett’s franchise record, positioning him to challenge the mark next season.
- GM J. J. Picollo praised Perez as a Royals legend and framed the commitment as extending his tenure as Kansas City returns a competitive core after an 82-80 season.