Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez was hit by a pitch in the left elbow during Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves.

The Atlanta Braves face the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a 3-game set at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City Monday.

The Braves won a championship in 2021, and won 100 games in back-to-back seasons following that, but this season has been a disaster. They’re on pace to have their worst season since they lost 93 games in 2016. The team has gone into freefall in July, dropping 15 of their 21 games this month. Their 18-34 road record is fourth-worst in baseball.

Preview the July 29 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Atlanta Braves with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The Braves' entire Opening Day rotation is now on the injured list, as Grant Holmes went on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation. In what’s becoming a lost season for the Braves, it’s somewhat fitting that low point came on a Sunday.

The Atlanta Braves have had a disappointing season, and the trade deadline could be where they officially punt on the year. While reports suggest Ozzie Albies will not be traded this week, the Braves could change their minds.

Michael Harris II is heating up at the plate, and a mock trade sending the Braves' center fielder to the Tigers could benefit both teams ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.