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
Day off Wednesday Perez is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs.
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
Trout drives in 3 as Angels beat Athletics 4-3
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting Thursday Perez is not starting Thursday against the Pirates.
Impact Perez, who returned from the injured list earlier in the week, will head to the bench after starting the past two games and going 0-for-6 with a walk and two strikeouts. Beau Taylor is starting behind the dish Thursday.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Santana homer in 10th, 5 RBIs lift Indians over Pirates 6-3
Carlos Santana hit a towering, three-run homer in the 10th inning and drove in a career high-tying five runs to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pira...AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Santana homer in 10th, 5 RBIs lift Indians over Pirates 6-3
Carlos Santana hit a towering, three-run homer in the top of the 10th inning and drove in five runs to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bieber scheduled to start for Cleveland at Cincinnati
The Cleveland Indians visit the Cincinnati RedsAUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plesac scheduled to start for Indians at Reds
The Cleveland Indians take on the Cincinnati RedsAUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Civale, Indians to face Clippard, Twins
The Minnesota Twins host the Cleveland IndiansAUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
