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Perez is hitting just .159/.208/.182 through 14 games and 48 plate appearances this season.

Yan Gomes (.733 OPS) has outperformed Perez at every turn, yet the latter is on pace to play in 60-plus games for the third straight year. Despite his uninspiring play, manager Terry Francona seems committed to keeping the 28-year-old Perez involved in the action. At this point, however, it's become obvious -- contrary to some preseason expectations -- that the backup catcher will not participate in anything close to an equal timeshare.

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