Royals award C Salvador Perez new two-year contract

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The Royals and catcher Salvador Perez agreed on a new two-year contract Tuesday to keep the franchise icon in Kansas City through the 2027 season.

Contract terms were not disclosed, but several outlets reported it is worth $25 million.

Perez, 35, has played all 14 seasons of his major league career in Kansas City and is a nine-time All-Star, five-time Gol