Impact Hedges will get a breather after starting behind the plate in six of Cleveland's last seven games. Rene Rivera will catch starting pitcher Triston McKenzie on Wednesday.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
AUSTIN HEDGES #27 - CATCHER - CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
2 HR •
15 RBI •
.152 AVG
2 HR
15 RBI
.152 AVG
Takes seat Wednesday Hedges is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Not starting Monday Hedges isn't starting Monday's game against the Tigers.
Impact Hedges had started each of the last five games and went 2-for-15 with a run, an RBI, two walks and five strikeouts during that time. Rene Rivera will start behind the dish and bat ninth.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches base three times Hedges went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 5-3 extra-inning win over Minnesota.
Impact The catcher provided an RBI single in the second inning to give Cleveland a 3-0 lead. Minnesota rallied, and the game ultimately went to extra innings after Hedges popped out to end the ninth. He was placed on base as the initial runner in the 10th and scored on Cesar Hernandez's walkoff home run. Hedges has hit for a meager .143/.206/.238 slash line with two homers, five RBI and five runs scored across 71 plate appearances. Roberto Perez isn't expected back until mid-July at the earliest, so Hedges will continue to see most of the time behind the dish despite his struggles as a hitter.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hernandez's homer in 10th gives Indians 5-3 win over Twins
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Civale, Naylor lead Indians past Ohtani's Angels, 3-2
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Day off Saturday Hedges is not in the lineup Saturday against the Mariners.
Impact Hedges is 3-for-12 over his past four games and will receive a breather Saturday in Seattle. Rene Rivera will be the catcher for Triston McKenzie.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Riding pine Wednesday Hedges isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs.
Impact Hedges went 2-for-8 with a run, an RBI and two strikeouts while starting each of the last three games. Rene Rivera will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bieber extends own MLB strikeout record, Indians beat Cubs
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Indians bounce back from being no-hit again, smash Reds 9-2
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Indians catcher Roberto Pérez has finger surgery, out months
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Filling in for injured Perez Hedges will start at catcher and bat ninth Wednesday against the Royals.
Impact With Cleveland moving Roberto Perez (finger) to the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Hedges looks set to take over as the team's everyday catcher. Hedges has received plaudits for his work as a receiver, but aside from popping the occasional home run, he offers little with the bat. Over 1,385 career plate appearances in the majors, Hedges owns a .196/.253/.355 slash line (60 wRC+).
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Indians catcher Pérez goes on IL with fractured ring finger
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Third hit, second home run Hedges went 1-for-3 with a home run and a strikeout Saturday as Cleveland lost to Chicago 7-3.
Impact The home run was Hedges' second of the season, but on the year, he only has three hits in 23 at bats. Hedges is one of the best defensive backstops in the league, but until he can be at least serviceable at the plate, he'll remain Roberto Perez's backup.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Anderson hits grand slam, White Sox beat Indians 7-3
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Struggling in limited time Hedges has gone 2-for-20 (.100) in his first seven games.
Impact Hedges hasn't seen much playing time as a backup to Roberto Perez. The 28-year-old Hedges has one home run, two RBI and two runs scored this season. He's also struck out in nine of his 23 plate appearances. Perez is a solid defensive backstop whose consistent presence in the lineup leaves Hedges with little opportunity to make an impact.
APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Naylor hits into triple play, makes key E, Reds edge Indians
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Crushes solo homer Hedges went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Sunday's victory over the Tigers.
Impact The right-handed hitter smashed a solo shot in the ninth inning off Tyler Alexander. The 28-year-old slashed .145/.231/.290 in 2020 and looks to turn his hitting around in 2021.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Indians beat Tigers 9-3, overcome Baddoo 1st-pitch home run
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Indians avoid arbitration with 3, all acquired in trades
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Gets small raise Hedges avoided arbitration Friday by signing a one-year, $3.28 million deal, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Impact Hedges will see a small boost from his 2020 salary of $3 million. It's hard to argue that he deserved a much bigger raise, as he hit an awful .145/.231/.290 in 35 games for San Diego and Cleveland last season.
JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Indians, reliever Wittgren agree to contract for 2021
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Yanks sweep Indians 10-9 in draining game, meet Rays in ALDS
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