JULY 4, 2021•CLEVELAND.COM
Roberto Perez is back and three other things about the Cleveland IndiansCatcher Roberto Perez, who played his last game for the Indians on May 3, has been activated and will start Sunday against the Astros.
Josh Naylor - Undergoes surgeryNaylor (ankle) underwent successful surgery Friday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
ImpactNaylor's procedure repaired multiple fibula fractures and ligament tearing after he was carted off the field in Sunday's loss to the Twins. The 24-year-old doesn't yet have a timetable for his return, but he's expected to begin his rehab process within the next week.
JULY 4, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Enoli Paredes - Reinstated, sent downParedes (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ImpactParedes spent just over three weeks on the injured list, and he allowed a run on a hit and two walks in one inning across two rehab appearances. The right-hander recorded a lackluster 6.23 ERA and 2.77 WHIP in 8.2 innings with the Astros to begin the season, and he'll remain with the Triple-A club now that he's healthy.
JULY 4, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Indians vs. Houston Astros: Live updates from Game 80Eli Morgan and the Indians take on Jake Odorizzi and the Astros at Progressive Field.
JULY 3, 2021•CLEVELAND.COM
Michael Brantley - Late scratch SaturdayBrantley was scratched from Saturday's lineup against Cleveland due to right side soreness, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ImpactBrantley went hitless with a run, a walk and a strikeout in four at-bats in Friday's loss to Cleveland, but he's now dealing with an injury and won't start Saturday. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Taylor Jones will take over in left field and bat seventh.
JULY 3, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Indians, Houston Astros lineups for Saturday: Game No. 80The Indians take a four-game losing streak into Saturday night's game against Houston.
JULY 3, 2021•CLEVELAND.COM
Cleveland Indians Minor League Report: 3 players who were cold in JuneCleveland Indians Minor League Report: 3 players who were cold in June While the month of June saw a handful of players in the minor leagues...
JULY 3, 2021•AWAYBACKGONE.COM
