Michael Perez catching for Pirates on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Michael Perez is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants.

What It Means:

Perez will catch for right-hander Miguel Yajure on Friday and bat eighth versus right-hander Kevin Gausman and the Giants. Jacob Stallings moves to the bench.

Perez is batting 0.114 so far this season with 1 homer in 40 plate appearances.