Michael Perez not in lineup on Friday for Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Michael Perez is sitting Friday in the team's game against the Cleveland Indians.

What It Means:

Perez is being replaced behind the plate by Jacob Stallings against Indians starter J.C. Mejia.

In 82 plate appearances this season, Perez has a .145 batting average with a .549 OPS, 4 home runs, 7 runs and 8 RBI.