Royals catcher Salvador Perez was hit by a pitch and taken out of Monday night's against the Atlanta Braves with a bruised left elbow.

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez was hit by a pitch in the left elbow during Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves. The incident occurred in the third inning when Spencer

The Kansas City Royals have designated Rich Hill for assignment a week after the 45-year-old left-hander pitched in the first game of his 21st big league season.

Hill could be claimed on waivers, but if he isn’t plucked by another team he can join the Royals’ Triple A team or become a free agent.

The Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo have agreed to a two-year extension that includes a vesting option for the 2028 season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday night.

Trade Seth Lugo? How about extending him? The Royals on Monday finalized a two-year contract extension with Lugo, committing to the right-handed veteran starter until at least 2027 and ending any talk of Lugo leaving Kansas City this summer or the offseason.

Right-hander Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals agreed Monday to a $46 million, two-year contract for 2026 and ’27.

The Atlanta Braves face the Kansas City Royals in the second game of a 3-game set at Kauffman Stadium in K.C. Tuesday.

Kansas City has gone 26-28 at home and 52-55 overall. Royals pitchers have a collective 3.55 ERA, which ranks second in the majors. Atlanta has gone 19-34 on the road and 45-60 overall. The Braves have a 13-25 record in games decided by one run. The teams meet Tuesday for the second time this season.

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