3 years agoThe Cleveland Indians activated catcher Austin Hedges (concussion) from the injured list on Thursday, and he is starting and hitting ninth against Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios. Catcher Ryan Lavarnway was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. With Roberto Perez on the injured list, Hedges and Rene Rivera will handle the catching duties for manager Terry Francona's club. The 28-year-old has hit just .144 with three home runs and a .205 on-base percentage in 115 plate appearances this season. A .197 batting average on balls in play hints at some positive regression coming, but Hedges is also striking out plenty with a 34.8% strikeout rate. Even if Hedges starts more often than Rivera, fantasy managers are probably better off looking for catching help elsewhere.--Ben Rosener - RotoBaller
Source: Cleveland Indians