https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-royals-announce-extension-with-salvador-perez
You have to believe that Sal Perez is a stellar defender to like this contract, as he has only amassed 6.8 WAR since 2013. But if you think he’s worth 15-20 runs a year vs. a replacement-level defender, the numbers start making sense.
View: https://twitter.com/alec_lewis/status/1373704937981538304?s=21The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have agreed to a four-year contract extension with catcher Salvador Perez that begins with the 2022 season and has a team option for 2026. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
You have to believe that Sal Perez is a stellar defender to like this contract, as he has only amassed 6.8 WAR since 2013. But if you think he’s worth 15-20 runs a year vs. a replacement-level defender, the numbers start making sense.