Perez may face surgery for fractured thumb

CLEVELAND — With his right thumb wrapped in a black brace on Tuesday, Indians catcher Roberto Perez stood at his locker, unsure how much time he is going to be sidelined. Right now, there is only one positive when it comes to his hand injury.

“I’m glad I got the out,” Perez said with a smile.

During Saturday’s 4-3 loss to the Phillies, Perez made a great diving tag on Odubel Herrera at home plate for a highlight-reel out in the fifth inning. The catcher sustained a fractured thumb on the play, however, and will have his hand re-examined by Dr. Thomas Graham on Thursday in Cleveland to plan a course of action.

Surgery has not been ruled out at this point for Perez, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday.

Bummed to be on the DL, but I’m glad we got that out! I’ll be back soon–long season and plenty of Ws to come! ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/OsOEHApskQ

— Roberto Perez (@robperez2015) May 2, 2016

Bummed to be on the DL, but I’m glad we got that out! I’ll be back soon–long season and plenty of Ws to come! ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/OsOEHApskQ

“The idea is that will be three more days, allowing some of the swelling to …

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