Royals catcher Salvador Perez is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.
It's just the second time this season that Perez hasn't been behind the plate for the Royals. He has hit .306/.316/.459 with four home runs and 18 RBI in 111 at-bats. Drew Butera, who was acquired by the Royals Thursday, is getting the start and batting ninth.
The Royals are underdogs (+140) in Detroit Saturday, per VegasInsider.com.