Roberto Perez

Indians C Roberto Perez was removed from Wednesday's game against the Royals due to shoulder fatigue.

Fantasy Impact

He was replaced in the game by Sandy Leon. The Indians are calling his removal precautionary.

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez went 2-for-4 with a homer, a double, and three RBI in a 10-1 win over the Royals on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Those were Perez's first two extra-base hits in 47 at-bats. The veteran catcher struggled with injuries earlier in the year and is hitting just .170 with five RBI. He socked 24 homers last season so keep an eye on him in case he stays hot.

Roberto Perez (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Perez apparently sustained a right shoulder injury during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader. He'll take some time on the shelf to recover. Beau Taylor was called up to serve as Cleveland's backup catcher for the time being.

Indians catcher Roberto Perez is being evaluated for right shoulder soreness.

Fantasy Impact

We should get an update sometime on Wednesday. The Tribe called up Beau Taylor on Tuesday to help share catching duties with Sandy Leon in the meantime.

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez went 2-for-4 with a homer in an 11-0 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Perez is putting the finishing touches on a breakout season. He is hitting .238 with 24 homers, 46 runs, and 63 RBI in his first season as the team's starting catcher.