Salvy slips on steps & tears MCL

Baseball could not even make it to Opening Day before the most bizarre injury of the season happened. Royals catcher Salvador

Perez slipped carrying his luggage Tuesday night and tore his MCL, the Royals announced on Wednesday.

It is a Grade 2 MCL tear and he is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.

Perez spoke with reporters after the team announced the injury and said he missed a step while carrying the luggage.

“I feel sad. I’ve put a lot of work into this year and to be behind home plate tomorrow and I’m not going to be there,” he said. “Now I just need to get well and get ready.”