ARLINGTON, Texas -- Roberto Perez is technically a backup catcher, but the Indians do not believe that label does him justice. Cleveland believes it has a pair of catchers capable of starting and values having a tandem that has earned the trust of the team's talented pitching staff.
On Sunday, the Indians put their belief in Perez on display once again, signing the catcher to a four-year extension that includes team options for the 2021 and '22 seasons. The financial terms of Perez's pact were not immediately known, but the deal covers his three arbitration years and has the potential to include two seasons of free-agent eligibility.