Salvador Perez is having a challenging season with -1.0 fWAR, the lowest among qualified hitters, despite hitting 19 home runs. As he approaches his 37th birthday and the final year of his $25MM extension, retirement discussions arise, though he expresses a desire to continue playing in various roles. The veteran catcher has been integral to the Royals, holding franchise records and accolades, but a lingering elbow issue has limited his playing time. With promising prospects like Carter Jensen and others in the pipeline, Perez could remain in a part-time capacity if mutually beneficial.
