Perez activated, available out of 'pen

CLEVELAND -- Newly acquired right-handed reliever Chris Perez was activated by the Indians on Monday and was available to pitch out of the bullpen for the series opener against the White Sox.

To make room for Perez on the active roster, the Indians optioned infielder Josh Barfield back to Triple-A Columbus.

Perez, who will wear No. 54 with the Tribe, was acquired, along with a player to be named later, Saturday night in the trade that sent Mark DeRosa to the Cards. Perez had logged 29 appearances in the St. Louis 'pen, going 1-1 with a save and a 4.18 ERA, striking out 30 and walking 15 in 23 2/3 innings.

Barfield began the season on the active roster, but this is the third time he's been optioned out. In limited opportunities this year, he's hit .400 (8-for-20).



(mlb.com)