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Luke Maile returns to MLB as Royals catcher amid injury concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 11:00 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Luke Maile returns to MLB as Royals catcher amid injury concerns

Summary

Luke Maile has been called up to the Kansas City Royals from Triple-A, where he had been playing this season. He takes the roster spot of outfielder John Rave, who was sent to Triple-A Omaha. Maile fills a need for the Royals as starting catcher Salvador Perez deals with a sore elbow. The 35-year-old catcher previously played for the Toronto Blue Jays and is regarded for his defensive skills and experience handling pitching staffs. Maile's promotion marks another chapter in a career that has included stints with multiple Major League teams since his debut in 2015.

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•Luke Maile called up by the Royals to replace injured Salvador Perez.
•Maile had been playing for Triple-A Omaha before the promotion.
•He has played in 465 MLB games since debuting in 2015.
•Maile slashed.202/.324/.303 in 105 plate appearances this season in Triple-A.
•This is Maile's second opportunity with the Royals during his journeyman career.

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A three-year Toronto Blue Jays veteran has returned to the majors as he continues one of the longest standing journeyman careers in the sport.
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