Salvador Perez and Adalberto Mondesi each arrived at spring training a year ago after significant surgeries, and they spent the time leading up to the COVID-19 pause wondering whether they would be ready for opening day. Now, the Royals’ longtime catcher and standout shortstop are optimistic they can carry that into a full 162-game season. But after a slow start last season, Mondesi showed over the final month that he can provide an offensive spark along with his slick defence. Healthy versions of Perez and Mondesi could provide an answer. Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Source: thestar February 26, 2021 20:26 UTC