KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez has been named an American League All-Star for the eighth time, the team announced Sunday. The 33-year-old is second in all time Royals All-Star appearances, behind only Hall-of-Famer George Brett's 13 selections.

Perez is a reserve for the second time in his career.

Through the announcement Sunday, Perez had 15 homeruns and 40 RBI. This is Perez's eighth season with at least 15 homers.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687570769526.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez watches his two-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, June 23, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez watches his two-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, June 23, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez has been named an American League All-Star for the eighth time, the team announced Sunday. The 33-year-old is second in all time Royals All-Star appearances, behind only Hall-of-Famer George Brett's 13 selections.The All-Star Game is July 11 in Seattle.Perez is a reserve for the second time in his career.Through the announcement Sunday, Perez had 15 homeruns and 40 RBI. This is Perez's eighth season with at least 15 homers.

⚾ Perez named AL All-Star