Chris Perez (shoulder) will be activated on Thursday.

That's what Indians manager Terry Francona told reporters Wednesday evening. Perez pitched a perfect inning Tuesday in his final rehab appearance with Low-A Mahoning Valley, reporting no issues with his shoulder. He'll return immediately to Cleveland's ninth-inning role.

Chris Perez (shoulder) pitched a perfect inning Tuesday in a rehab appearance with Class A Mahoning Valley.

Perez struck out one batter. The scoreless appearance should be enough to convince the Indians that he's ready to come off the disabled list.

Chris Perez (shoulder) will make another rehab appearance Tuesday with Class A Mahoning Valley.

Perez hoped to return after making it through a bullpen session Sunday, but the Indians want him to pitch in another game first. If all goes well, he should be activated on Wednesday or Thursday.

Chris Perez (shoulder) is expected to throw a bullpen session early next week before being activated from the disabled list.

Perez has been out since May 26 due to shoulder soreness. If he can make it through a bullpen session on Tuesday, he'll officially be cleared to return from the DL.

Chris Perez (shoulder) believes he's ready to be activated from the disabled list following a successful simulated game Sunday.

Perez said after the throwing session that it's the best he's felt in a long time. The Indians haven't announced anything yet, but it sounds like they should get their closer back this week.

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.

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.

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.

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 right shoulder. He is 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 for Cleveland.

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.

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

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.

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. 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.

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

Perez is believed to have received a significant amount of marijuana delivered to his house, but no charges have been filed as of yet. Th Indians are expected to update the situation prior to Wednesday's game.

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.

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 continue to serve as closer in his absence.

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.

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. Joe Smith entered Sunday's game and gave up a walkoff double to Jacoby Ellsbury, but he's still probably next in line for saves in Cleveland. Cody Allen and Vinnie Pestano are some other candidates there.

Chris Perez left Sunday's game against the Red Sox with an apparent arm injury.

Perez allowed three walks, a double and a single 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 behind Perez in the past, but he's having velocity issues.

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.