KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez took the oath of U.S. citizenship during the team's annual FanFest on Friday. Perez is a six-time All Star and a five-time Gold Glove winner who missed last season after Tommy John surgery, His return will be key for the Royals following back-to-back 100-loss seasons. New manager Mike Matheny is excited to have Perez back behind the plate. Matheny is also glad that left fielder Alex Gordon decided to return for one more season.
Royals star Perez becomes US Citizen at team's fan event
Posted: 11:33 PM, Jan 25, 2020
Updated: 2020-01-26 00:33:17-05
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Duane Burleson
<p>DETROIT, MI - July 24: Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers that broke a 3-3 tie during the 12th inning at Comerica Park on July 24, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Royals defeated the Tigers 5-3. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)</p>
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