Austin Hedges Stats

The Cleveland Indians activated catcher Austin Hedges (concussion) from the injured list on Thursday, and he is starting and hitting ninth against Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios. Catcher Ryan Lavarnway was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. With Roberto Perez on the injured list, Hedges and Rene Rivera will handle the catching duties for manager Terry Francona's club. The 28-year-old has hit just .144 with three home runs and a .205 on-base percentage in 115 plate appearances this season. A .197 batting average on balls in play hints at some positive regression coming, but Hedges is also striking out plenty with a 34.8% strikeout rate. Even if Hedges starts more often than Rivera, fantasy managers are probably better off looking for catching help elsewhere.

over 1 month ago

Cleveland Indians catcher Austin Hedges returned to the lineup Sunday after being hit in the helmet by a pitch on Friday evening. Hedges passed concussion protocol and only missed a game due to the injury. Hedges has been a disappointment on the season as he is hitting just .190 with three home runs and seven RBI. He provides little to no fantasy value except in two catcher leagues.

over 1 month ago

Catcher Austin Hedges was traded by the San Diego Padres to the Cleveland Indians on Monday as part of the massive nine-player deal that sent starting pitcher Mike Clevinger to San Diego. San Diego recently acquired catchers Jason Castro and Aaron Nola from the Angels and Mariners, respectively. This left Hedges essentially without a role in San Diego. With the move to Cleveland, Hedges will still need to battle Roberto Perez and Sandy Leon for playing time. The 28-year-old Hedges has struggled immensely in the majors, exemplified by a career slash line of .199/.257/.359. On the season, Hedges is batting just .158 with three homers and six RBI. Despite the poor performance with the bat, Perez and Leon have also done little in 2020. As such, Hedges could see some regular playing time in Cleveland, though he remains off of fantasy radars for now.

over 9 months ago