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Chris Perez | Relief Pitcher

Team: Cleveland Indians
Age / DOB:  (27) / 7/1/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 230
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Chris Perez blew his second save of the season Saturday against the Mariners.
Perez entered the top of the ninth with a 4-2 lead, but he coughed it up after giving up back-to-back solo homers to Raul Ibanez and Justin Smoak with two outs. The Indians eventually won the game on a fielder's choice in the bottom of the ninth, so Perez actually ended up with the victory. See, it wasn't all bad for Perez owners. The 27-year-old right-hander recently dealt with some shoulder soreness and has shown diminished velocity on his fastball this season, but he owns a 1.80 ERA and 16/5 K/BB ratio over 15 innings. Vinnie Pestano just returned from an elbow injury, so there's no immediate threat to his job. May 18 - 4:30 PM

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Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez felt some soreness in his right shoulder while throwing warmup pitches on Sunday.

Perez alerted bullpen coach Kevin Cash and was not brought into the game. "Missing a day here is better than missing two months," Perez told reporters on Sunday evening. "I might've pitched in the past. ... I always want to pitch." The right-handed closer expects to be available for Monday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
Source: Indians.mlb.com
May 13 - 9:57 AM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez worked out of a jam in the ninth inning Saturday against the Tigers to earn his sixth save.

Perez got into a sticky situation after Brayan Pena reached on an error and Omar Infante singled with one out. Austin Jackson then reached on a fielder’s choice and a Torii Hunter RBI single pulled the Tigers to within a run. Perez bore down, though, and retired Miguel Cabrera to end the madness. The Indians haven’t provided Perez with many save chances this year, but the right-hander has done his job when provided the opportunity. He has a 0.69 ERA and 14/5 K/BB ratio in 13 innings.
May 11 - 10:49 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez nailed down his fourth save of the season with a scoreless inning in Tuesday's win over the Athletics.

Perez allowed a one-out single to Yoenis Cespedes, but Cespedes was gunned out by Yan Gomes while trying to steal second base. Save chances have been few and far between for Perez, but he's had a fine year, posting a 0.82 ERA and 1.00 WHIP.
May 7 - 9:51 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

X-rays on Chris Perez's right thumb came back clean.

Perez was hit on the thumb by a comebacker Sunday, but he expects to be available out of the bullpen on Monday. "I should be good to go," the closer said.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Apr 29 - 6:08 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez pitched a scoreless ninth inning Monday against the White Sox to convert his third save of the season.

Perez allowed a one-out single to Chris Perez and lucked out when a long Alexei Ramirez drive went about 10 feet foul, but he eventually got Ramirez to foul out and Tyler Flowers to ground out to end it. The bearded reliever blew a save earlier this month when he served up a solo homer to Jose Bautista, but it's the only run he's allowed in seven appearances this season.
Apr 22 - 11:32 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Tuesday in the Indians 4-1 win over the Blue Jays.

Perez dealt with shoulder issues this spring, so his availability and effectiveness Tuesday were both good signs for owners of the 27-year-old closer. Despite some questions about his place in the organization, the right-hander saved 39 games last season for the Tribe and was given the first opportunity of 2013. He seems to have a decent amount of job security at this point.
Apr 2 - 10:10 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez (shoulder) tossed a scoreless inning Tuesday in the Indians' loss to the Athletics.

It was his first time pitching in a Cactus League game since February. He allowed no hits, no walks and struck out one batter. Perez has missed most of spring training with a shoulder injury, but he is now fully expected to be the Cleveland closer on Opening Day.
Mar 26 - 7:27 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch in a Cactus League game Monday.

Perez said earlier this week that his shoulder feels "100 percent" and will appear in a minor league game Saturday before returning to Cactus League action. Barring any setbacks, Perez should be ready for Opening Day.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Mar 23 - 1:42 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Indians manager Terry Francona said Friday that closer Chris Perez is scheduled to pitch in a minor league game on Saturday, but that he still hasn't made a decision on his availability for Opening Day.

Perez told reporters earlier in the week that his shoulder feels "100 percent", and barring any setbacks over the next week he should be ready to handle ninth-inning duties when the season begins. If he is unable to go, Vinnie Pestano would see save chances in the interim basis.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Mar 22 - 7:09 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez (shoulder) is scheduled to make an appearance in a minor league game on Saturday afternoon.

Perez has tossed a couple of problem-free bullpen sessions and told reporters earlier this week that his shoulder feels "100 percent." The Indians closer is fully expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Mar 21 - 12:20 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez told reporters on Monday afternoon in Indians camp that his shoulder is "100 percent."

Perez has already thrown multiple pain-free bullpen sessions and should be cleared to return to spring games by the end of this week. The Tribe closer hasn't made a Cactus League appearance since February 26 but fully expects to be ready for the start of the regular season. Vinnie Pestano will remain in a setup role.
Related: Vinnie Pestano
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Mar 18 - 2:47 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez (shoulder) is scheduled for another bullpen session Monday.

Perez threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Saturday without any issues. The Indians' closer remains optimistic that he'll return from his shoulder injury in time for Opening Day, and as long as he doesn't have a setback, he should be able to reach his goal.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Mar 17 - 1:51 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez (shoulder) will throw a short bullpen session Saturday.

It's the first time he's thrown from the bump since he was shut down at the beginning of March with a strained right shoulder. Perez is optimistic that he'll be ready to close on Opening Day if he can avoid a setback, but it's not a guarantee.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Mar 15 - 1:05 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez (shoulder) could resume throwing off a mound in Indians camp as early as Saturday.

That's what Indians manager Terry Francona told the media on Thursday morning. Perez has been sidelined since the beginning of March with a strained right shoulder, but he's still hoping to be ready for Opening Day. If he's not ready, Vinnie Pestano will fill in at closer.
Related: Vinnie Pestano
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Mar 14 - 12:52 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Carlos Santana
2Lou Marson
3Yan Gomes
1B1Nick Swisher
2B1Jason Kipnis
SS1Asdrubal Cabrera
3B1Mark Reynolds
2Mike Aviles
LF1Michael Brantley
2Ryan Raburn
CF1Michael Bourn
RF1Drew Stubbs
DH1Jason Giambi
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Justin Masterson
2Ubaldo Jimenez
3Brett Myers
4Zach McAllister
5Scott Kazmir
6Trevor Bauer
7Josh Tomlin
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Chris Perez
2Vinnie Pestano
3Joe Smith
4Matt Albers
5Bryan Shaw
6Rich Hill
7Cody Allen
8Corey Kluber
9David Huff
10Blake Wood
11Frank Herrmann