Mon May 13 2013 | 09:57 | Chris Perez felt soreness while warming Sun. |
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 | |
Sat May 11 2013 | 22:49 | Chris Perez slams door on Tigers to earn save |
Chris Perez worked out of a jam in the ninth inning on Saturday against the Tigers, earning his sixth save of the year. |
Perez got into a sticky situation, after Brayan Pena reached on an error then Omar Infante singled with one out. After Austin Jackson reached on a fielder's choice, a Torii Hunter RBI single pulled the Tigers to within a run. Perez bore down though and retired Miguel Cabrera to end the madness. While the Indians haven't provided him with many save chances on the season, Chris Perez has certainly done his part when given the chance. He's now converted six-of-seven save opportunities on the year while posting a 0.69 ERA and 1.15 WHIP. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue May 7 2013 | 21:51 | Chris Perez picks up fourth save |
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. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Apr 29 2013 | 18:08 | Chris Perez has X-rays on thumb |
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 | |
Mon Apr 22 2013 | 23:32 | Chris Perez converts third save |
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. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Apr 2 2013 | 22:10 | Chris Perez locks down first save |
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. 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. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Mar 26 2013 | 19:27 | Chris Perez throws scoreless frame in return |
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. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Mar 23 2013 | 13:42 | Chris Perez to pitch in Cactus game Monday |
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, he should be ready for Opening Day. |
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter | |
Fri Mar 22 2013 | 19:09 | Chris Perez not cleared for Opening Day yet |
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 | |
Thu Mar 21 2013 | 12:20 | Chris Perez to throw in minors game Saturday |
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 | |
Mon Mar 18 2013 | 14:47 | Chris Perez claims shoulder is '100 percent' |
Chris Perez said Monday that his shoulder is "100 percent." |
Perez has already thrown multiple pain-free bullpen sessions and should be cleared to pitch return to spring games by the end of this week. The fiery Indians 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. |
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter | |
Sun Mar 17 2013 | 13:51 | Chris Perez to throw another pen session |
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 | |
Fri Mar 15 2013 | 13:05 | Perez (shoulder) to throw off mound Saturday |
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 | |
Thu Mar 14 2013 | 12:52 | Perez (shoulder) could throw off a mound Sat. |
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. |
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter | |
Wed Mar 13 2013 | 13:00 | Perez (shoulder) to play catch at 90 feet |
Chris Perez (shoulder) is scheduled to play catch Wednesday from a distance of 90 feet. |
It will be Perez's third throwing session since he was shut down with a strain muscle in his right shoulder. It's not clear when he'll be ready to throw from a mound, but he could be ready for Opening Day if he avoids setbacks. Vinnie Pestano would be the likely alternative if he needs some extra recovery time. |
Source: Cleveland Indians on Twitter | |
Sun Mar 10 2013 | 13:17 | Perez (shoulder) resumes throwing program |
Chris Perez (shoulder) resumed his throwing program Sunday. |
He's only playing some light catch so far, but it's obviously a step in the right direction. Perez is dealing with a strained muscle in his right shoulder but is expected to be ready for Opening Day if he can avoid setbacks. Vinnie Pestano could get the early save chances if Perez needs extra time. |
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter | |
Thu Mar 7 2013 | 11:25 | Perez (shoulder) could begin throwing Sun. |
Chris Perez (shoulder) could begin a throwing program Sunday. |
Perez was shut down last week due to a strained muscle in his right shoulder. The Indians originally estimated that he would miss 3-4 weeks, so he's iffy to be ready for the start of the season. Vinnie Pestano could get the early save chances if he needs extra time. |
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter | |
Sat Mar 2 2013 | 13:18 | Perez says he'll be ready for Opening Day |
Chris Perez (shoulder) said his goal is to be ready for Opening Day. |
Perez was diagnosed with a strained muscle in his right shoulder Friday and will be shut down for the next 7-10 days. He won't pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic and is a candidate to open 2013 on the disabled list. The Indians currently expect Perez to miss 3-4 weeks with the injury, so he'll need to avoid setbacks if he hopes to be ready for the start of the season. |
Source: Nick Camino on Twitter | |
Fri Mar 1 2013 | 13:46 | Chris Perez out 3-4 weeks w/ shoulder strain |
Chris Perez will not appear in Cactus League games for the next 3-4 weeks after being diagnosed with a strain of the subscapularis muscle in his right shoulder. |
The closer will be shut down for the next 7-10 days and obviously will no longer pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. While he technically could have time to make it back for Opening Day, this almost surely means he'll begin the season on the disabled list. Vinnie Pestano should handle the ninth inning while Perez is out. |
Source: Cleveland Indians on Twitter | |
Fri Mar 1 2013 | 11:47 | Chris Perez scratched for undisclosed reasons |
Chris Perez was scratched from a scheduled appearance Friday for undisclosed reasons. |
Indians manager Terry Francona would only say that he will have more information about Perez on Saturday. Perez is currently slated to pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, but that would obviously be up in the air if he's injured. |
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter | |