Impact Hedges went 2-for-8 with a run, an RBI and two strikeouts while starting each of the last three games. Rene Rivera will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
MAY 12, 2021 ⢠ROTOWIRE
AUSTIN HEDGES #27 - CATCHER - CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
5 HR â˘
10 RBI â˘
.161Â AVGÂ
5 HR
10 RBI
.161 AVG
Riding pine Wednesday Hedges isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs.
Bieber extends own MLB strikeout record, Indians beat Cubs
Shane Bieber pitched out of some early trouble before extending his strikeout record and CÊsar Hernåndez hit a two-run homer, sending the Cleveland Indians to a 3-2 win over the Ch...MAY 12, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Indians bounce back from being no-hit again, smash Reds 9-2
CĂŠsar HernĂĄndez hit a three-run triple, JosĂŠ RamĂrez drove in two runs and Aaron Civale pitched seven solid innings as the Cleveland Indians swung back after being no-hit for the s...MAY 9, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
LEADING OFF: Twins' Buxton, Reds' Votto added to IL
Byron Buxtonâs breakout season has been put on pause â a disappointing turn for the Minnesota Twinsâ oft-injured center fielderMAY 8, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
LEADING OFF: Twins' Buxton, Reds' Votto added to IL
Byron Buxtonâs breakout season has been put on pause -- a disappointing turn for the Minnesota Twinsâ oft-injured center fielderMAY 8, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Indians catcher Roberto PĂŠrez has finger surgery, out months
The Indians could be without Gold Glove catcher Roberto PÊrez for monthsMAY 7, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Filling in for injured Perez Hedges will start at catcher and bat ninth Wednesday against the Royals.
Impact With Cleveland moving Roberto Perez (finger) to the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Hedges looks set to take over as the team's everyday catcher. Hedges has received plaudits for his work as a receiver, but aside from popping the occasional home run, he offers little with the bat. Over 1,385 career plate appearances in the majors, Hedges owns a .196/.253/.355 slash line (60 wRC+).
MAY 5, 2021 ⢠ROTOWIRE
Indians catcher PĂŠrez goes on IL with fractured ring finger
The Cleveland Indians placed catcher Roberto PÊrez on the 10-day injured list with a fractured right ring fingerMAY 5, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Third hit, second home run Hedges went 1-for-3 with a home run and a strikeout Saturday as Cleveland lost to Chicago 7-3.
Impact The home run was Hedges' second of the season, but on the year, he only has three hits in 23 at bats. Hedges is one of the best defensive backstops in the league, but until he can be at least serviceable at the plate, he'll remain Roberto Perez's backup.
MAY 2, 2021 ⢠ROTOWIRE
Anderson hits grand slam, White Sox beat Indians 7-3
Tim Anderson hit a grand slam, Leury GarcĂa drove in three runs from the No. 9 spot in the lineup and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 7-3MAY 1, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Struggling in limited time Hedges has gone 2-for-20 (.100) in his first seven games.
Impact Hedges hasn't seen much playing time as a backup to Roberto Perez. The 28-year-old Hedges has one home run, two RBI and two runs scored this season. He's also struck out in nine of his 23 plate appearances. Perez is a solid defensive backstop whose consistent presence in the lineup leaves Hedges with little opportunity to make an impact.
APRIL 29, 2021 ⢠ROTOWIRE
Naylor hits into triple play, makes key E, Reds edge Indians
Josh Naylor lined into a triple play in the eighth inning, then let a routine grounder roll through his legs at first base with two outs in the ninth that led to Cincinnatiâs tying...APRIL 18, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Crushes solo homer Hedges went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Sunday's victory over the Tigers.
Impact The right-handed hitter smashed a solo shot in the ninth inning off Tyler Alexander. The 28-year-old slashed .145/.231/.290 in 2020 and looks to turn his hitting around in 2021.
APRIL 4, 2021 ⢠ROTOWIRE
Indians beat Tigers 9-3, overcome Baddoo 1st-pitch home run
Jordan Luplow hit a two-run homer to cap a four-run seventh inning, and the Cleveland Indians overcame a home run by Akil Baddoo on the first pitch of his major league career to be...APRIL 4, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finish
Giancarlo Stanton is picking up where he ended the postseason last yearMARCH 21, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Indians avoid arbitration with 3, all acquired in trades
The Cleveland Indians avoided salary arbitration with catcher Austin Hedges, right-hander Phil Maton and infielder Amed Rosario, agreeing to one-year deals with three players who j...JANUARY 15, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Gets small raise Hedges avoided arbitration Friday by signing a one-year, $3.28 million deal, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Impact Hedges will see a small boost from his 2020 salary of $3 million. It's hard to argue that he deserved a much bigger raise, as he hit an awful .145/.231/.290 in 35 games for San Diego and Cleveland last season.
JANUARY 15, 2021 ⢠ROTOWIRE
Indians, reliever Wittgren agree to contract for 2021
Reliever Nick Wittgren has avoided salary arbitration with the Cleveland Indians by agreeing to a $2 million, one-year contractDECEMBER 22, 2020 ⢠Associated Press
Yanks sweep Indians 10-9 in draining game, meet Rays in ALDS
DJ LeMahieuâs tiebreaking single in the ninth inning off closer Brad Hand sent the New York Yankees into the AL Division Series with a wild 10-9 win over the Cleveland Indians in a...OCTOBER 1, 2020 ⢠Associated Press
Seeing little time in Cleveland Hedges remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Since being acquired from the Padres in a deadline-day trade, Hedges has made just four starts through Cleveland's first 19 games of September. While it isn't surprising that Hedges has taken a back seat to top catcher Roberto Perez, the fact that he isn't the clear No. 2 backstop for the Indians is more unexpected. Like Hedges, Sandy Leon has also picked up four starts behind the dish in September.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 ⢠ROTOWIRE
BĂĄez single gives Cubs 4th straight win, 3-2 over Indians
Javier BĂĄezâs RBI single in the 10th inning lifted the Chicago Cubs to their fourth straight win, 3-2 over the Cleveland IndiansSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 ⢠Associated Press
Singer takes no-hitter into 8th as Royals trounce Indians
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 ⢠Associated Press
Austin Hedges breaks up Brady Singerâs no-hit bid in 8th inning Rookie Brady Singer had a no-hit bid go deep into the game Thursday night. The Cleveland Indians are having a tough time against the last-pl...
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 ⢠FANSIDED.COM
Singer flirts with no-hitter for 8, Royals beat Indians 11-1
Kansas City rookie Brady Singer allowed just one hit _ a two-out single through an infield shift in the eighth inning _ and flirted with baseball history while leading the Royals t...SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 ⢠Associated Press
Indians break up rookie Singer's no-hit bid in 8th
Cleveland's Austin Hedges has broken up Kansas City rookie Brady Singer's no-hit bid in the eight inningSEPTEMBER 11, 2020 ⢠Associated Press
