Salvador Perez is right on the doorstep of another Royals milestone, and this week’s Royals Rundown Podcast spent time on what it means before shifting into the roster business that comes with a trade deadline only days away.
Perez has matched George Brett with 317 career home runs as a Royal, and the conversation centered on how he got there. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco opened with the home run series against the Giants, then dug into Perez’s recent tear against NL pitching and the slider-heavy approach opposing staffs have used in an effort to slow him down. The next swing could break the tie at any moment, and the hosts framed that moment as one that would land squarely in the story of a player who has defined what it means to be a Royal for over a decade.
The podcast also turned to the Royals’ newest addition, Nate Pearson. Kansas City has already brought him in, and Jacob and Jeremy broke down what his stuff and upside might look like in the bullpen. They looked at him both as a short-term help piece and as someone who could still be developed over a longer stretch.
There were also injury updates on Stephen Kolek, Kyle Isbel, and Bobby Witt Jr., with the discussion touching on rehab timelines and how those absences and returns can shape roster construction and player roles. On the prospect side, the latest FanGraphs top 100 list brought more Royals names into the conversation, including Kendry Chourio, Josh Hammond, and Angeibel Gomez.
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Kameron Misner is on the move again, and this one sends a familiar name from Kansas Citys outfield pipeline to Philadelphia for cash considerations. The Phillies optioned Misner to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and cleared a 40-man roster spot by designating Steward Berroa for assignment, a straightforward transaction on paper but one that fits a broader pattern for a player the Royals have already cycled through once.
For Kansas City, the move is another reminder of how quickly outfield depth can turn over, especially with players in their final minor league option year. Misners time in the majors with the Royals was brief, and Berroa now enters a familiar roster squeeze of his own, with the possibility of staying in the organization if he clears waivers and is outrighted to Triple-A. [Read more 🡒]
Royals May Have Finally Found Their Outfield Answer In Brewers Trade
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For Milwaukee, the timing only sharpens the contrast. Right field has been the Brewers weakest position this season, and Collins recent surge has only made it easier to imagine how much he might have helped there. Kansas City, meanwhile, has reason to believe it may have landed not just a useful piece for now, but one it can keep building around for years to come. [Read more 🡒]