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Salvador Perez back in Royals lineup after first day off of the season

  • On Saturday, Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro was ejected before Royals starter Noah Cameron threw a pitch against the New York Yankees, following an argument with umpires Nestor Ceja and Chris Guccione over Maikel Garcia.
  • Before the game, Quatraro decided to sit nine-time All-Star Salvador Perez, saying he needed "a little mental breather," despite Perez's 15-year foundation with the Royals and iron man reputation.
  • The 2015 World Series MVP posted "I don't need a mental breather" after struggling with three home runs and six RBI in 81 plate appearances, signaling his frustration with the benching.
  • Kansas City fell 13-4 to the Yankees, with bench coach Paul Hoover managing after Quatraro's ejection, marking the sixth consecutive loss and dropping the Royals to 7-14.
  • Tied with the New York Mets for the worst mark in Major League Baseball, the Royals have lost eight of their previous 10 games and will attempt to end their skid on Sunday.
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