Royals' Salvador Perez: Gets day off Sunday

Perez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rangers, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports Radio reports.

Analysis:

It's a well-earned day off for Perez, who has been in the lineup for every game since July 4. Drew Butera will fill in for him behind the plate. The time to rest and recover could prove helpful with Perez stuck in a 2-for-23 slump over his last six contests.