Chris Perez worked out of a jam in the ninth inning on Saturday against the Tigers, earning his sixth save of the year. Perez got into a sticky situation, after Brayan Pena reached on an error then Omar Infante singled with one out. After Austin Jackson reached on a fielder's choice, a Torii Hunter RBI single pulled the Tigers to within a run. Perez bore down though and retired Miguel Cabrera to end the madness. While the Indians haven't provided him with many save chances on the season, Chris Perez has certainly done his part when given the chance. He's now converted six-of-seven save opportunities on the year while posting a 0.69 ERA and 1.15 WHIP.

Chris Perez nailed down his fourth save of the season with a scoreless inning in Tuesday's win over the Athletics. Perez allowed a one-out single to Yoenis Cespedes, but Cespedes was gunned out by Yan Gomes while trying to steal second base. Save chances have been few and far between for Perez, but he's had a fine year, posting a 0.82 ERA and 1.00 WHIP.

X-rays on Chris Perez's right thumb came back clean. Perez was hit on the thumb by a comebacker Sunday, but he expects to be available out of the bullpen on Monday. "I should be good to go," the closer said.

Chris Perez pitched a scoreless ninth inning Monday against the White Sox to convert his third save of the season. Perez allowed a one-out single to Chris Perez and lucked out when a long Alexei Ramirez drive went about 10 feet foul, but he eventually got Ramirez to foul out and Tyler Flowers to ground out to end it. The bearded reliever blew a save earlier this month when he served up a solo homer to Jose Bautista, but it's the only run he's allowed in seven appearances this season.

Chris Perez pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Tuesday in the Indians 4-1 win over the Blue Jays. Perez dealt with shoulder issues this spring, so his availability and effectiveness Tuesday were both good signs for owners of the 27-year-old. Despite some questions about his place in the organization, the right-hander saved 39 games last season for the Tribe and was given the first opportunity of 2013. He seems to have a decent amount of job security at this point.

Chris Perez (shoulder) tossed a scoreless inning Tuesday in the Indians' loss to the Athletics. It was his first time pitching in a Cactus League game since February. He allowed no hits, no walks and struck out one batter. Perez has missed most of spring training with a shoulder injury, but he is now fully expected to be the Cleveland closer on Opening Day.

Chris Perez (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch in a Cactus League game Monday. Perez said earlier this week that his shoulder feels "100 percent" and will appear in a minor league game Saturday before returning to Cactus League action. Barring any setbacks, he should be ready for Opening Day.

Indians manager Terry Francona said Friday that closer Chris Perez is scheduled to pitch in a minor league game on Saturday, but that he still hasn't made a decision on his availability for Opening Day. Perez told reporters earlier in the week that his shoulder feels "100 percent", and barring any setbacks over the next week he should be ready to handle ninth-inning duties when the season begins. If he is unable to go, Vinnie Pestano would see save chances in the interim basis.

Chris Perez (shoulder) is scheduled to make an appearance in a minor league game on Saturday afternoon. Perez has tossed a couple of problem-free bullpen sessions and told reporters earlier this week that his shoulder feels "100 percent." The Indians closer is fully expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.

Chris Perez said Monday that his shoulder is "100 percent." Perez has already thrown multiple pain-free bullpen sessions and should be cleared to pitch return to spring games by the end of this week. The fiery Indians closer hasn't made a Cactus League appearance since February 26 but fully expects to be ready for the start of the regular season. Vinnie Pestano will remain in a setup role.