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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 (shoulder) will be re-evaluated after a bullpen session on Friday.
Perez had been scheduled for activation that day, but that's been pushed back after he allowed three homers and five runs in a rehab appearance Tuesday. He's feeling fine physically, but the Indians want him to work on his mechanics, as they think he was coming open a little too soon in his delivery. Vinnie Pestano will continue to close for the Tribe for now. Jun 19 - 8:04 PM
Source: Indians.mlb.com

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Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez (shoulder) will not be activated from the disabled list this Friday.

The original plan was to bring him back for the weekend but Perez yielded three homers (and five runs in total) during a rehab appearance Tuesday night at Double-A Akron. The Indians want to get him a little more work against minor league competition. Vinnie Pestano will remain the Indians' primary ninth-inning man.
Related: Vinnie Pestano
Source: Nick Camino on Twitter
Jun 19 - 4:40 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez (shoulder) allowed three homers and five runs in an inning of work in his second rehab appearance with Double-A Akron.

Perez gave up five hits overall and also hit a batter. The right-hander was supposed to be activated from the disabled list on Friday, but the Indians might re-think that after tonight's showing. Vinnie Pestano owners should hang on to him.
Jun 18 - 7:55 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Friday.

Perez, out since May 26 with shoulder soreness, allowed two hits and struck out one Sunday in his first rehab appearance with Low-A Lake County. He'll have to make it through another appearance Tuesday, but it sounds like he's on track to return later this week. Vinnie Pestano will continue to serve as the fill-in closer for now, though he has only notched one save during Perez's absence.
Related: Vinnie Pestano
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Jun 17 - 4:06 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez (shoulder) will throw one inning Sunday in a rehab game with Low-A Lake Country.

Perez tossed multiple bullpen sessions this week and had no issues with his shoulder. He's on track to return to the Indians' bullpen within the next 3-4 days and should slide back into the ninth-inning role almost immediately. Perez is 6-for-8 in save opportunities this season.
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Jun 15 - 5:26 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez (shoulder) threw off a mound Tuesday with no issues.

He'll throw from the bump again on Friday before being sent out on a rehab assignment. Perez shouldn't need too many rehab appearances before being activated, so he should rejoin the Tribe's bullpen sometime next week if all goes well.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Jun 11 - 6:39 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez and his wife pleaded not guilty Monday to misdemeanor marijuana possession charges.

Perez and his wife were arrested last week and charged with possession of a controlled substance after they allegedly had marijuana mailed to their home in their dog's name. The pleas were faxed into Rocky River Municipal Court on Monday by their attorneys and included a request to drop the requirement that the couple appear in person for a June 19 arraignment. The Indians' closer is unlikely to face any jail time.
Source: Associated Press
Jun 10 - 5:59 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez (shoulder) will throw off a mound on Tuesday.

Perez hasn't had any issues with his shoulder while playing catch and is ready to test things out from the bump. He should resume his closing duties by the end of the month if he can avoid setbacks.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Jun 9 - 11:24 AM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

19 Action News Investigative Reporter Scott Taylor reports that Chris Perez will be charged with misdemeanor Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Previous reports stated that Perez was never arrested, but photos of his and his wife's mugshots have surfaced. Taylor reports that the Ohio Attorney General Office found the amount of marijuana delivered to Perez's home was about 5.7 ounces, which is significantly less than previously reported. The reliever and his wife will plead not guilty to the charges. Perez seems unlikely to serve any jail time, but it's possible he could face a suspension from Major League Baseball. He's currently on the disabled list with a shoulder injury.
Source: Scott Taylor on Twitter
Jun 7 - 9:57 AM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

WTAM's Nick Camino reports that no arrest was made against Indians closer Chris Perez.

The house that Perez is renting has been investigated "on numerous occasions" for drug-related incidents over the past 10 years, so it sounds like the drug-package may have been intended for the previous tenants. Perez was questioned but not charged over his involvement. The Indians are expected to update the situation following Wednesday's game.
Source: Nick Camino on Twitter
Jun 5 - 12:18 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

MLB.com's Zack Meisel reports that Chris Perez was arrested for drug possession Tuesday in Rocky River, Ohio.

"Earlier this morning we were made aware of a situation involving Chris Perez that occurred yesterday in Rocky River," GM Chris Antonetti said in a statement. "We have talked with Chris and are currently in the process of gathering additional information." According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the situation is not related to performance-enhancing drugs and is believed to be possession of marijuana. Perez, 27, is currently on the disabled list with a shoulder injury.
Source: Zack Meisel on Twitter
Jun 5 - 11:12 AM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez (shoulder) will resume a throwing program Wednesday.

Perez is dealing with mild tendonitis of his right rotator cuff and has been shut down since early this week. It's still not clear how long he'll be sidelined, but the Indians haven't ruled out Perez returning from the DL when first eligible. Vinnie Pestano will handle the save chances in his absence.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Jun 2 - 10:04 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez was diagnosed with mild tendonitis of his right rotator cuff following an MRI and will not throw for 5-7 days.

If Perez is pain-free after the 5-7 day window, he will be permitted to resume throwing. It sounds like he won't be back from the disabled list when he's first eligible, but all things considered, things could have been much worse. The Indians are giving Vinnie Pestano the first crack at the closer role during his absence.
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Source: Cleveland Indians on Twitter
May 28 - 11:56 AM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Indians placed RHP Chris Perez on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder injury.

Perez left a save opportunity Sunday against the Red Sox after experiencing discomfort in his right shoulder. The Indians aren't sure yet about the severity of the injury. Vinnie Pestano will get the first crack at saves in Perez's absence. Joe Smith and Cody Allen are next.
Related: Joe Smith, Vinnie Pestano, Cody Allen
May 27 - 9:30 AM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez left Sunday's game against the Red Sox with right shoulder discomfort.

Perez allowed three walks, a double and a single in the bottom of the ninth inning before exiting with a trainer. If it's something that requires a trip to the disabled list, the Indians would probably be forced to try Joe Smith in the ninth-inning role. Vinnie Pestano has been next in line for saves behind Perez in the past, but he's having his own set of struggles at the moment.
Related: Joe Smith, Vinnie Pestano, Cody Allen
May 26 - 4:59 PM

Depth Charts

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