Perez has still been a solid offensive presence for the Royals even as he enters the latter stages of his career. He was selected to back-to-back All-Star appearances in 2023–24 (marking his eighth and ninth career selections) and also added a fifth Silver Slugger Award last year.

Royals right fielders have hit 10 home runs this season, and if that seems like a modest amount, you’re right.

Lugo has also dominated this roster historically, holding Texas hitters to a .071 average with an 11.7 K/9 across previous matchups.