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Royals Linked To Lefty Years Removed From Dominant 1.40 ERA Campaign
- Royals explore left-handed bullpen depth after adding Mears and Strahm this offseason.
- Cionel Pérez emerged as a potential option for Kansas City after a standout 2022 season.
- Pérez thrived in 2022 with a 1.40 ERA across 57 2/3 innings for Baltimore.
- Pérez has struggled recently, posting higher ERAs in 2023 and 2024.
- Pérez reportedly can reach 98 mph with his fastball, with a slider around 86 mph.
- The Royals seek affordable, veteran left-handed depth for a relief corps in need of upgrades.
- Romero of Beisbol FR identified Pérez's workout as attracting about 20 teams, Royals among them.
- The update positions Pérez as a potential offseason signing to boost Kansas City's bullpen.
- The Royals are preparing for Spring Training while pursuing additional talent.
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