Salvador Perez becomes Kansas City Royals' all-time home run leader

On July 25, 2026, Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez hit a home run in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, becoming the franchise's all-time home run king. Michael Massey also played a pivotal role with a late home run that helped the Royals secure a victory. Former Royals great George Brett expressed his happiness for Perez in light of the achievement, noting he had expected records would be broken. The Royals continue to seek improvements as players like Isaac Collins find their form.

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