With Roberto Perez hitting the injured list for an extended period of time, one catcher will have the opportunity at a bounce-back season.
In the midst of Saturday’s doubleheader in Cincinnati, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected the contract of Michael Perez and had him take an Uber to Great American Ballpark to make it in time for game two of the twinbill, however, he did not play in the game.
The 29-year-old backstop did play in Sunday’s series finale and made a great impression in his first game back, going 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk.