Hayes' 3-run HR in 9th lifts Pirates to 4-2 win over Padres
Ke’Bryan Hayes hit a three-run homer off closer Taylor Rogers with one out in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Diego Padres 4-2MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MICHAEL PÉREZ
On bench Friday Perez is out of the lineup for Friday's game at San Diego.
Impact Perez is 1-for-24 with nine strikeouts and three walks in his past eight appearances, and he finds himself on the bench Friday for the second straight game. Tyler Heineman will receive another start behind the plate in his place.
MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup Wednesday Perez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale versus the Rockies.
Impact After going 0-for-6 over the last two contests, Perez will receive a day off Wednesday. Tyler Heineman will get the start at catcher and bat ninth in the game.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joe's 10th-inning single gives Rockies 2-1 win over Pirates
Connor Joe singled home the tiebreaking run in the top of the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies slipped past the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Riding pine Sunday Perez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Perez will hit the bench after he caught both of the Pirates' first two games of the series with the Cardinals, going hitless across seven at-bats. Tyler Heineman will replace Perez behind the dish in the series finale.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Riding pine Wednesday Perez isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs.
Impact Perez started in the last three games and went 1-for-7 with two walks and a strikeout. Tyler Heineman will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates beat Greene, Reds despite being held hitless
For the first time since 2008, a team lost despite not allowing a single hit, when Cincinnati fell to Pittsburgh on Sunday.MAY 15, 2022
No hits, no prob: Bucs win with 0 hits, top Greene, Reds 1-0
Reds starter Hunter Greene and reliever Art Warren combined to allow zero hits in a complete game, but it didn’t count as a no-hitter — or even a win — because the Pittsburgh Pirat...MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in lineup Perez is on the bench Saturday against Cincinnati.
Impact Perez began the year in the minors but seems to have leapt over Andrew Knapp into the starting role with Roberto Perez (hamstring) on the injured list. He started five of the last six games prior to Saturday's contest, but it will be Knapp behind the plate this time around.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Wednesday Perez is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Dodgers.
Impact Perez went 2-for-10 with two homers and three RBI in three games after having his contract selected by the Pirates on May 7, but he'll get a breather Wednesday. With Roberto Perez (hamstring) being moved to the 60-day injured list, the 29-year-old is in line to get a lot of run behind the plate for the foreseeable future. Andrew Knapp is starting at catcher and batting ninth in the series finale Wednesday.
MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers take on the Pirates after Turner's 4-hit game
The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates after Justin Turner had four hits on Tuesday in an 11-1 win over the PiratesMAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers again Perez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Monday against the Dodgers.
Impact Perez started behind the plate for the second consecutive day, even with lefty Julio Urias on the mound. Perez ended the southpaw's outing with his second home run of the season -- and in as many days -- to lead off the seventh inning. He should continue to see significant playing time with Roberto Perez (hamstring) sidelined, though Andrew Knapp will also earn plate appearances.
MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Quintana gets first win since 2019, Pirates down Dodgers 5-1
Jose Quintana pitched six scoreless innings for his first win since 2019 and the first victory by a Pittsburgh starting pitcher this season as the Pirates beat the Los Angeles Dodg...MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slugs first homer Perez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk Sunday against the Reds.
Impact Recalled the prior day, Perez took Tyler Mahle deep in the second inning to record his first homer of the season. While Andrew Knapp is likely to take over as the primary catcher in Pittsburgh, Perez should serve as the backup with Roberto Perez (hamstring) sidelined for a significant period.
MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Moran hits grand slam, 2-run homer as Reds beat Pirates 7-3
Colin Moran hit a grand slam and a two-run homer against his former team, powering the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-3 victory over the Pittsburgh PiratesMAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Contract selected by Pirates Perez's contract was selected by the Pirates on Saturday.
Impact Perez was reassigned to minor-league camp prior to the regular season, and he hit .294 with a double, three runs and two RBI over eight games at Triple-A Indianapolis to begin the year. He'll serve as depth at catcher after Roberto Perez (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list.
MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates' VanMeter struggles as catcher, Reds-Bucs split DH
Pittsburgh emergency catcher Josh VanMeter had a rough time in his first try behind the plate since he was a teenager, and the Cincinnati Reds took advantage to end a nine-game los...MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clears waivers Perez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Impact Perez was cast off the Pirates' 40-man roster last week but will remain in the organization after he went unclaimed on waivers. The 29-year-old appeared in 70 major-league games during the 2021 campaign, and he'll likely compete for a spot on the active roster during spring training in 2022.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for assignment Perez was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Friday.
Impact Perez had an inconsistent role for the Pirates in 2021, and he'll now lose his spot on the 40-man roster to make room for several prospects. The 29-year-old appeared in 70 games last year and hit .143 with seven home runs, 21 RBI and 19 runs.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates add four to 40-man roster, designate Michael Perez for assignment The Pirates’ 40-man roster crunch was significantly smaller than expected. Needing to set their 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 draft, the...
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Back to No. 2 role Perez will start at catcher and bat seventh Wednesday against the Cubs.
Impact Though he'll be behind the plate Wednesday, Perez was on the bench for Tuesday's 8-6 win after Jacob Stallings (concussion) was reinstated from the injured list prior to the contest. Stallings is expected to reclaim the No. 1 catcher job now that he's healthy again, so Perez is likely looking at no more than two starts over the Pirates' final four contests following Wednesday's game.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Monday Perez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.
Impact Perez looks set to finish the season as the Pirates' No. 1 backstop while Jacob Stallings (concussion) remains on the 7-day injured list, but Taylor Davis will handle catching duties Monday while Perez gets a breather. Since Stallings was deactivated a week ago, Perez went 3-for-18 with two walks, three RBI and a run over five games.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Retreats to bench Perez isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Reds, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.
Impact Perez went 2-for-8 with a run, an RBI and two strikeouts across the last two games. Taylor Davis will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles continue Perez went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Monday's 9-5 loss to the Reds.
Impact The catcher, who figures to see steady playing time with Jacob Stallings (concussion) on the injured list, is 2-for-51 with a 6:16 BB:K since Aug. 3. Not surprisingly, he's hitless in two at-bats and has grounded into a double play against Tuesday starter Tyler Mahle. For the season, Perez is slashing .135/.212/.297 with seven homers in 203 plate appearances. Recently-acquired Taylor Davis will serve as the team's backup catcher.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mahle, Reds avoid sweep, edge Pirates 1-0
Tyler Mahle allowed five hits over six innings and the Cincinnati Reds avoided a sweep by edging Pittsburgh 1-0SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
