Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Indians - News - June 30, 2021

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Bradley Zimmer - Sitting due to ankle injuryZimmer is on the bench for Thursday's game against the Astros with an ankle injury, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

ImpactSince Houston is starting a lefty pitcher (Framber Valdez) in the series opener, the lefty-hitting Zimmer would have been a candidate to sit regardless of his health. Zimmer appeared to sustain the ankle injury on an RBI triple in the second half of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Tigers, as he was removed from the contest in the top of the seventh inning. Oscar Mercado replaced Zimmer in center field, and the former will draw the start Thursday while the latter remains on the bench.

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Tyler Freeman - Battling shoulder inflammationFreeman will miss a week or two at Double-A Akron with shoulder inflammation, Emily Waldon of The Athletic reports.

ImpactThe 22-year-old hasn't seen the field for the RubberDucks since June 23, but he's not dealing with any structural damage and shouldn't face a significant absence. Freeman is Cleveland's top prospect and has been hitting well at Double-A through 36 games with a .327/.377/.469 slash line, two homers, 19 RBI, 23 runs and four stolen bases.

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Zack Meisel: It's looking like both Franmil Reyes and... - The AthleticIt’s looking like both Franmil Reyes and Roberto Pérez should rejoin the Indians’ roster on Saturday.

JULY 1, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM

Cleveland Indians: Houston will be Cleveland's toughest opponent yetThe Houston Astros will be the Cleveland Indians toughest opponent yet I originally set out to write this article with the intention of goin...

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Roberto Pérez - Set to resume rehab FridayCleveland manager Terry Francona said Perez (finger) will resume his rehab assignment at Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

ImpactPerez, who has been on the shelf since early May after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured finger on his left hand, has thus far appeared in six games during his rehab assignment, going 2-for-12 with a 3:4 BB:K. He was removed in his rehab game Wednesday after bruising his hand, but follow-up examinations revealed nothing concerning. After getting Thursday off to rest, Perez is expected to be ready to catch for Columbus on Friday in what should be his final rehab appearance. If Perez comes out of Friday's game fine, Cleveland could activate him as soon as Saturday.

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Cleveland Indians, Houston Astros lineups for Thursday: Game No. 78Can J.C. Mejia build off the quality start he threw against the Twins in his last appearance?

JULY 1, 2021•CLEVELAND.COM

Ernie Clement - Picks up another startClement will start at shortstop and bat seventh Thursday against the Astros.

ImpactThe 25-year-old will remain in the starting nine for the fourth time in five games, and he looks like he could be the main beneficiary of extra opportunities following Josh Naylor's (ankle) recent placement on the injured list. Clement has gone 3-for-11 with four runs over his previous three starts.

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