<p>KANSAS CTY, Mo. — Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Pérez has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured right ring finger.</p>
<p>The two-time Gold Glove winner has been playing for several weeks with the injury, which he sustained when he got crossed up on a pitch by reliever James Karinchak on April 13.</p>
<p>Pérez will visit hand specialist Dr. Thomas Graham in Dayton on Thursday to determine the best course of care going forward.</p>
<p>Pérez’s batting average has plummeted from .238 to .131 since he got hurt.</p>
<p>Austin Hedges will likely handle the bulk of catching duties while Pérez is sidelined.</p>
<p>The Indians have recalled catcher René Rivera from Triple-A Columbus. The 37-year-old was signed as a free agent on April 14 and assigned to the team’s alternate site. </p>
<p>Rivera spent the past two seasons with the New York Mets. He’s also played with the Angels, Braves, Cubs, Rays and Mariners.</p>
<p>Outfielder Ben Gamel was designated for assignment.</p>
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