Salvador Perez steals first base since 2021 during Royals game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

On August 23, Salvador Perez recorded his first stolen base in five years during a Royals game against the Tigers. The 36-year-old catcher and designated hitter took advantage of Detroit’s defense, diving headfirst into second base without a throw. His aggressive base-running later allowed him to score on a single by Kyle Isbel. Perez had only achieved six stolen bases in his previous 15 seasons. The Royals are currently engaged in their contest against the Tigers.
- •Salvador Perez stole a base in the second inning.
- •It was his first stolen base since 2021.
- •He has only six career stolen bases across 15 seasons.
- •Perez scored on a Kyle Isbel single after the steal.
- •The Royals are playing the Tigers in this match.
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — The Royals' Salvador Perez had a hilarious reaction to his first stolen base in 5 years
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