The Indians made it official, placing catcher Yan Gomes on the 15-day disabled list with a separated right shoulder, calling up catcher Roberto Perez, who has played in just four games this season.
Perez is in the lineup tonight as the Indians start a series in Kansas City against the Royals, he will hit 9th in the lineup. During his rehab, Perez hit .313 (5-16, 8BB) with a double, 3 RBI and 5 runs scored in 9 games for the Rookie AZL Indians, A Lake County and AAA Columbus.
The catcher spot isn’t the only move the team made, they also made a pen move, as the club called up pitcher Kyle Crockett, who has made 11 relief appearances for the team this year.