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Joining San Francisco Perez agreed to a contract with the Giants on Sunday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Perez played in just 21 games for Pittsburgh last season before he ruptured his right hamstring and underwent season-ending surgery. The 34-year-old could open 2023 by splitting playing time with Joey Bart, who had a .660 OPS in his first full season as a starter behind the plate last year.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Braves drill slumping Pirates 14-2, complete 3-game sweep

Kyle Wright allowed two hits over seven efficient innings and the Atlanta Braves drilled the sloppy Pittsburgh Pirates 14-2 to complete a three-game sweep

AUGUST 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arroyo, Verdugo, Hill lead Red Sox over skidding Pirates 8-3

Christian Arroyo had three hits and three RBIs, Alex Verdugo reached base five times and 42-year-old Rich Hill won for the first time in nearly two months as the Boston Red Sox bea...

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could be ready for winter ball Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Perez (hamstring) may receive full medical clearance for the start of winter ball, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghS...

Impact After undergoing surgery May 20 to repair a ruptured right hamstring, Perez won't be a candidate to return from the 60-day IL before the end of the season, but his projected 6-to-9-month recovery timeline gives him a chance at being ready to play in December. The native Puerto Rican could elect to play winter ball on his home island or perhaps elsewhere in Latin America this winter with the hope of proving his health and securing a contract with an MLB team ahead of spring training. The 33-year-old backstop posted a .700 OPS in 69 plate appearances for the Pirates before sustaining the season-ending injury.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hayes has 3 hits, scores go-ahead run as Pirates top Rockies

Ke’Bryan Hayes had three hits and scored the tiebreaking run on Yoshi Tsutsugo’s infield single in the eighth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1

MAY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roberto Perez eager to get healthy, possibly return to Pirates in 2023 Roberto Perez is done for the season but said he will be around the Pirates and hopes to return and play for them next season.

MAY 23, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Wainwright, Molina help Cardinals to 5-3 win over Pirates

Adam Wainwright pitched seven innings of one-run ball to extend his domination of Pittsburgh, and battery-mate Yadier Molina keyed a four-run sixth inning with a two-run single as...

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Undergoes surgery Perez underwent surgery to repair a ruptured hamstring injury Friday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Pirates announced this week that Perez would miss the remainder of the season following his procedure, and he'll now shift his focus toward his lengthy recovery process. The team hopes Perez will be able to resume full baseball activities in 6-to-9 months, so it seems likely that he'll be available to begin the 2023 season.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago-born rookie Suwinski homers, lifts Pirates over Cubs

Rookie Jack Suwinski, who attended high school 20 minutes from Wrigley Field, hit a tiebreaking home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cubs 3-2, ending Chicago’s four-game wi...

MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets season-ending surgery The Pirates announced Wednesday that Perez will undergo season-ending surgery on his left hamstring in the near future, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Perez, who signed a one-year, $5 million deal with Pittsburgh in November, appeared in just 21 games before hitting the shelf earlier this month with what ultimately proved to be a season-ending injury. The Pirates will likely lean on a platoon of Michael Perez and Tyler Heineman at catcher the rest of the way, barring any further additions to the position group.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to 60-day IL The Pirates transferred Perez (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.

Impact Other than characterizing the hamstring injury Perez sustained Saturday as significant or severe, the Pirates brass has yet to provide any sort of timeline for the catcher's return to the lineup. Perez's move to the 60-day IL at least ensures that he'll be on the shelf until early July, and it wouldn't be surprise if the Pirates went ahead and held him out through the All-Star break. Michael Perez and Andrew Knapp are expected to share work behind the dish while the Pirates' No. 1 backstop is sidelined.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Facing extended absence Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Sunday that Perez's strained left hamstring is on the "more severe side of things," suggesting that the catcher could be in store for a...

Impact Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette adds that Perez was spotted walking around the Pittsburgh clubhouse Sunday with the aid of crutches, which seemingly supports Cherington's comments about the veteran backstop being at risk of an extended absence. A clear timeline for Perez's return may not emerge until the results of his MRI are known, but Andrew Knapp is expected to be the first man up to step in as the Pirates' No. 1 catcher. Pittsburgh also called up Michael Perez from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday to add depth behind the plate.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Decisions Pirates face with (reportedly not minor) injury to Roberto Perez Ben Cherington said Sunday that Roberto Perez’s hamstring injury “may be on the longer side.” So what does that mean?

MAY 8, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Roberto Perez to 10-day injured list with hamstring strain, Michael Perez promoted from Class AAA Before game 2 of a doubleheader in Cincinnati, the Pirates selected the contract of Michael Perez and designated Sam Howard for assignment.

MAY 7, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Heads to injured list Perez was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a strained left hamstring.

Impact Perez exited the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds with what was originally called left hamstring discomfort, but considering that he had to be helped off the field, it's no surprise to see his diagnosis already updated to something more serious. He doesn't yet have a clear return date but will be out for at least 10 days, with Michael Perez joining the active roster to split time at catcher with Andrew Knapp.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates forced to use emergency catcher — it did not go well

Josh VanMeter had to play catcher for the first time since high school and his struggles helped the Reds beat the Pirates.

Pirates forced to use emergency catcher — it did not go well

On bench for nightcap Perez (hamstring) isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds.

Impact Perez had to be helped off the field during Saturday's matinee due to left hamstring discomfort, and he was seen using a crutch after the game. It seems unlikely that he'll be available off the bench in the nightcap, so Josh VanMeter will likely serve as the emergency catcher behind starter Andrew Knapp.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring discomfort Perez's early exit from the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds was due to left hamstring discomfort, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Perez didn't start the game but entered after Andrew Knapp was ejected. His exit left Josh VanMeter to serve as the emergency catcher for the end of the game. Knapp will presumably start the nightcap behind the plate while the Pirates determine how serious Perez's injury is.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With Roberto Perez hurt, Pirates must turn to emergency catcher CINCINNATI — A nightmare scenario for the Pirates played out Saturday afternoon in Cincinnati. Not only did starting catcher Roberto Perez a...

MAY 7, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Helped off field Perez was removed from the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds in the top of the eighth inning due to an apparent left leg injury, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSpo...

Impact Perez slipped on second base while attempting to run from first to third in the top of the eighth inning, and he struggled to put much weight on his left leg as he was helped off the field. Prior to his departure, he went 2-for-3 with a run and a strikeout. Andrew Knapp was ejected from Saturday's matinee while in the dugout, so Josh VanMeter is expected to take over behind the dish for the remainder of the game.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Friday Perez isn't starting Friday against Cincinnati, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Perez started in three of the last four games and went 3-for-11 with a homer, two runs and two RBI. Andrew Knapp will start behind the dish and bat ninth.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Perez isn't starting the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Impact Perez started in the last two games and went 2-for-7 with a run, an RBI and two strikeouts. Andrew Knapp will start behind the plate and bat ninth in Wednesday's matinee.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Perez isn't starting Friday against the Padres.

Impact The 33-year-old was initially scheduled to get a day off Thursday before Andrew Knapp was scratched from the lineup due to an illness. Perez will retreat to the bench in Friday's series opener since Knapp is starting behind the dish and batting ninth.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting after all Perez is now set to start at catcher and hit ninth in Thursday's game against the Brewers, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Perez was scheduled to receive a breather for the day game after the night game, but he was pressed into action on short notice after Andrew Knapp was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to an illness. Assuming Knapp is feeling better Friday, Perez could get a day off in the Pirates' series opener with the Padres.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Thursday Perez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Perez will get a breather for the matinee contest after he started behind the plate in Wednesday night's 3-1 loss, as well as both of the two games before that. No. 2 backstop Andrew Knapp will step in as the Pirates' catcher, forming a battery with starting pitcher Jose Quintana.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE