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Royals catcher Salvador Perez to undergo Tommy John surgery
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Salvador Perez speaks about injury
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Salvador Perez to miss 2019 with Tommy John surgery
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Local sports briefs: Royals' Perez undergoes successful Tommy John surgery; baseball historian to discuss KC Monarchs
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Royals turn to inexperienced duo as catcher options
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Royals' Perez hurts leg in collision with Cuthbert
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Kansas City Royals Salvador Perez placed on IL for thumb surgery
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Salvador Perez's quick return from thumb surgery
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KC Royals Catcher Salvador Perez Aggravates Hand Injury, Set for Wednesday MRI - Sports Illustrated Kansas City Royals News, Analysis and More
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Royals' Perez faces likelihood of Tommy John surgery