Royals' Salvador Perez Activated From IL, Will Be in Lineup Against Twins

Kansas City veteran catcher Salvador Perez was activated from IL today and is expected to serve as designated hitter against the Twins.

Salvador Perez Injury Update

The five-time Gold Glove winner has been on IL since suffering a left thumb sprain on May 17.

Rookie catcher MJ Melendez has filled in with Perez out. Melendez is hitting .246 with 4 home runs and 8 RBIs in 20 games.

Perez has struggled early in the season. He's hitting .206 with 6 home runs and 16 RBIs in 34 games this year.

He finished last season with 48 home runs and 121 RBIs while hitting .273.