Austin Hedges - Filling in for injured PerezHedges will start at catcher and bat ninth Wednesday against the Royals.ImpactWith 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