Michael Perez not in lineup on Sunday for Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher MIchael Perez is sitting Sunday in the team's game against the MIami Marlins.

What It Means:

Perez is being replaced behind the plate by Jacob Stallings against Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara.

In 199 plate appearances this season, Perez has a .138 batting average with a .520 OPS, 7 home runs, 17 rusn and 18 RBI.