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Perez is getting a day off Friday to rest a sore knee, MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanagan reports.

He was a late scratch Friday, and now we know why. With the Royals eliminated from postseason contention, it's possible that Perez could receive an extra day off or two down the stretch, but he is expected to be back in the lineup Saturday. Drew Butera is starting in his place Friday.

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