Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez was hit by a pitch in the left elbow during Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves.

The Atlanta Braves face the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a 3-game set at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City Monday.

Atlanta Braves (45-60, fourth in the NL East) vs. Kansas City Royals (52-55, third in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Erick Fedde (3-10, 5.22 ERA,

Hoffmann made his MLB debut earlier this season. He recorded a 3.86 ERA in 4 2/3 innings alongside five strikeouts in three relief appearances. The Royals originally acquired him from the Atlanta Braves in a package that also included outfielder Drew Waters and infielder CJ Alexander.

Vanderbilt baseball's second-highest ranked commit, Sean Gamble, is unlikely to make it to campus after being drafted 23rd overall by the Kansas City Royals in the 2025 MLB draft on July 13.

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Rich Hill is expected to join the Kansas City Royals on Monday, marking the 14th team of his career, tying the MLB record.