Perez hurts elbow, may need season-ending surgery

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March 1, 2019 - 10:02 PM

Kansas City Royals Salvador Perez on Sunday, February 17, 2019 in Surprise, Ariz. John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — 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 Wednesday, and the team said a MRI on Thursday revealed the damage. Perez will travel next week to California for a second opinion from Los Angeles Dodgers head team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache.

The 28-year-old has been an All-Star for six straight seasons and won Gold Gloves in five of the last six years. He hit .235…

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