Impact Perez hits the bench after starting four straight games and seven of the last eight. Sandy Leon will catch Carlos Carrasco in his absence.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Friday's lineup Perez will sit Friday against the Pirates.
Dodgers top NL seed; Braves claim East; Indians in playoffs
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Receives breather Sunday Perez is not in the lineup Sunday at Detroit.
Impact Perez started the past three games and will receive the day off after going 2-for-10 with three walks. Sandy Leon will take over behind the plate and bat eighth in Sunday's series finale.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back in lineup Perez (shoulder) is starting Thursday against the Tigers.
Impact Perez sat out Thursday's game with right shoulder discomfort, but he'll return to the lineup just one game later for the series opener against the Tigers. The 31-year-old went 0-for-10 with seven strikeouts over his last four games.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Shoulder issue resurfaces Perez isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs due to a right shoulder injury, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 31-year-old spent time on the injured list earlier in the season with a right shoulder strain, and he's apparently still dealing with some of the effects of that injury. The initial injury was more impactful while throwing the ball, but the current issue is present problems on his swings. Temporary manager Sandy Alomar Jr. said Perez will need to find a way to work through the discomfort, or he'll end up receiving a couple days off to recover. The team hopes he'll be ready to rejoin the lineup Thursday in Detroit.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Day off Wednesday Perez is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs.
Impact Perez is 0-for-10 with seven strikeouts over his past four games and will take a seat in the series finale. Austin Hedges receives the start Wednesday behind the plate for Cleveland.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Sunday Perez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Twins.
Impact With Cleveland carrying three catchers, Perez's workload has been cut slightly. Sandy Leon will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Thursday Perez isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Royals.
Impact Perez will take a seat Thursday for the fourth time in the past seven games. Cleveland currently has three catchers on the active roster, so Perez could continue to see inconsistent playing time going forward.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Tuesday Perez is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Royals.
Impact With Cleveland carrying three catchers, Perez may only start three or four days per week going forward. Sandy Leon is behind the dish and batting eighth in this one.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to lineup Perez (shoulder) is back in the lineup Sunday against the Brewers.
Impact Right shoulder fatigue forced Perez to the bench for a few days, but he's back Sunday, catching for ace Shane Bieber. Perez has been unable to capture the same magic he had last year, slashing just .167/.286/.250 with one homer through 16 games this season.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bieber scheduled to start for Cleveland against Milwaukee
The Brewers will start Brett Anderson on Sunday while the Indians are expected to counter with Shane BieberSEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still sitting Saturday Perez (shoulder) isn't in Saturday's lineup against Milwaukee.
Impact Perez will sit for a second consecutive game after he was removed from Wednesday's game with right shoulder fatigue. Sandy Leon will start behind the plate Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Civale scheduled to start as Cleveland hosts Milwaukee
The Brewers will start Brandon Woodruff on Saturday and the Indians are expected to counter with Aaron CivaleSEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains out Friday Perez (shoulder) is not in the lineup Friday against the Brewers.
Impact The 31-year-old was removed from Wednesday's contest with right shoulder fatigue and won't return to the lineup Friday. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, though Perez did miss time with a strain in the same shoulder earlier this season. Austin Hedges will take over behind the plate for Cleveland.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Burnes, Brewers to take on Carrasco, Indians
The Brewers will start Corbin Burnes on Friday while the Indians are expected to counter with Carlos CarrascoSEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits with shoulder fatigue Perez was removed from Wednesday's game against the Royals with right shoulder fatigue, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 31-year-old missed the about three weeks after suffering a right shoulder strain in late July, so Cleveland is liable to remain cautious with any issues in the same area. Perez will have Thursday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing any games, but a potential aggravation of his previous injury is a problematic development.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies first homer Perez went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and one scored Tuesday against the Royals.
Impact Perez delivered his first home run of the season in second inning, taking Matt Harvey deep for a two-run shot. He's been poor at the plate to this point in the campaign, as he's managed just a .170/.291/.255 line across 55 plate appearances. Given Cleveland's recent acquisition of Austin Hedges, Perez could also be pushed for playing time.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chapman's 1st save seals Yankees' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat Saturday Perez isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Cardinals.
Impact Perez reached base four times and knocked in one run Friday, but he'll retreat to the bench for the second game of the series. Sandy Leon will start behind the dish.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Three hits in win Perez went 3-for-5 with an RBI single in Friday's 14-2 win over the Cardinals.
Impact All three of Perez's hits were singles, and the one he had in the sixth inning scored Carlos Santana. The 31-year-old Perez is slashing only .167/.318/.167 with two RBI and a run scored in 11 games. He will typically share catching duties with Sandy Leon.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Reyes HR, 5 RBIs, Indians get 20 hits, rout Cardinals 14-2
Franmil Reyes homered and drove in five runs, Carlos Santana hit a home run and scored four times and the Cleveland Indians routed the St. Louis Cardinals 14-2AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dominic Smith hits key homer as Mets beat Yankees 6-4
AUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resting Sunday Perez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
Impact Perez will take a seat after starting behind the dish in four of the Tribe's five games since he was reinstated from the injured list Thursday. Backup Beau Taylor will serve as the Indians' catcher in the series finale.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
