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Salvador Perez hurts elbow, may need season-ending surgery

Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, July 10, 2018 file photo, Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez bats against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis. Kansas City Royals All-Star catcher Salvador Perez damaged the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, raising the possibility the 2015 World Series MVP may need Tommy John surgery and miss the season. Perez was hurt during a workout on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Royals’ Perez hurts elbow ligament in blow to Royals

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Jordan Romano, left, leads teammates as they run sprints during baseball spring training Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Royals looking to build on strong finish to 2018

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Kansas City Royals' Eric Skoglund throws during spring training baseball practice Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Royals’ Skoglund tears up talking about drug suspension

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Homer Bailey, Royals agree to minor league contract

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost stands in the dugout during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, in Cincinnati. “I was so enthused with the progress we made in the last half of the season last year, how well these kids played,” Yost said. “All the hard work they put in every single day when nobody was looking, it finally started to pay off for them the last six weeks. I just think we continue to pick up where we left off. Where we left off is OK.” (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Royals head into 2019 banking on youth, optimism in future

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati Reds' Billy Hamilton takes off for first base with a single off San Diego Padres relief pitcher Rowan Wick during the seventh inning of a baseball game, in Cincinnati. A person familiar with the negotiations says the Kansas City Royals and outfielder Billy Hamilton have agreed to a $5.25 million contract for next season that includes up to $1 million in incentives. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, because the deal was pending a physical. The career .236 hitter's biggest attribute is his speed — he stole at least 50 bases four straight seasons before dipping to 34 last season. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)

Royals, Hamilton finalize $5.25M contract

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Mike Moustakas reacts after hitting an RBI single during the eighth inning of Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Loose Moose: Moustakas brings pivotal playoff experience

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor celebrates as he crosses the plate after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Carrasco and Bauer stifle Royals’ bats in Indians’ 2-1 win

By MARC BOWMAN - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Adalberto Mondesi (27) celebrates with Alex Gordon (4) after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Mondesi’s 3-run HR lifts Royals to 9-4 win over Indians

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Cleveland Indians' Josh Donaldson hits a grand slam off Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jake Newberry during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Donaldson powers 10-run inning, Indians beat Royals 14-6

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Kansas City Royals mob designated hitter Salvador Perez after he drove in the winning run during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. The Royals defeated the Indians 2-1. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Perez’s single in 10th gives Royals 2-1 win over Indians

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Heath Fillmyer throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Fillmyer masterful on mound in Royals’ 6-1 win over Reds

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Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez hits a single off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Dozier’s homer lifts Royals to 4-3 win over Reds

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Gallagher, Keller leads Royals to series split with Tigers

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ian Kennedy throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Royals beat Tigers 4-3, stop 5-game slide

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Christin Stewart, left, is greeted by JaCoby Jones at home plate after both scored on Stewart's two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Stewart had 2 homers, 6 RBIs as Tigers beat Royals 11-8

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Archer shines as Pirates top Royals 2-1 for 3-game sweep

By WES CROSBY - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli, right, gets the swipe tag on Kansas City Royals' Ryan O'Hearn, left, who was out attempting to score on a fly out by Brian Goodwin during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Lavarnway drives in winning run, Pirates top Royals in 11

By ALAN SAUNDERS - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Adam Frazier drives in two runs with a double off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Rookie Stallings caps Pirates’ 7-6 comeback win over Royals

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press