C Chris Gimenez was acquired Tuesday from Texas in exchange for cash considerations. Gimenez will be the backup catcher, replacing C Roberto Perez, who is on the disabled list with a right thumb injury. To make room on the roster for Gimenez, C Adam Moore was designated for assignment.

The Cleveland Indians added backup catcher Chris Gimenez on Wednesday in a deal with the Texas Rangers for cash considerations.The move was made after Cleveland backup catcher Roberto Perez suffered an injured right thumb last weekend and was placed on the 15-day disabled list.To clear space on the 40-man roster, the Indians designated catcher Adam Moore for assignment.The 33-year-old Gimenez is joining the Indians for the third time in his career. The team drafted him in 2004 and he made his major league debut with the Indians in 2009. He left after the 2010 season and spent time with the Tampa Bay Rays and the Texas Rangers before returning to Cleveland in 2014 for eight games.Gimenez began the 2016 season on the disabled list with an infection in his right ankle. He started a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on April 25 before the Rangers designated him for assignment on Tuesday. Last season, Gimenez played for the Rangers and batted .255 with five home runs and 14 RBIs in 36 games. He made five starts in September and also saw action in two playoff games against the Toronto Blue Jays.

C Chris Gimenez was designated for assignment. Gimenez has been assigned to Double-A Frisco for an injury rehabilitation assignment. Gimenez opened the season on the 15-day disabled list due to a lower left leg infection and played in extending spring training games in Surprise, Ariz., over the weekend.

C Chris Gimenez has been assigned to Double-A Frisco for an injury rehabilitation assignment beginning Monday. Gimenez opened the season on the 15-day disabled list due to a lower left leg infection and played in extending spring training games in Surprise, Ariz., over the weekend.

C Chris Gimenez (left ankle infection) caught three innings on Friday at extended spring training in Arizona and will likely catch three innings again on Sunday, manager Jeff Banister said. Banister was unsure when Gimenez will begin a rehab assignment at a higher level. Gimenez went on the disabled list on April 3, retroactive to March 27.

C Chris Gimenez could add some clarity to the cloudy Texas catching picture soon. Gimenez has missed the first two weeks of the season with an infection in his left ankle. His is slated to begin a rehab assignment Monday. That would put him close to giving the Rangers another option for a team that will be without starting catcher Robinson Chirinos (broken right forearm) for at least two more months.

C Chris Gimenez, who has been on the disabled list all season with lower left leg infection, expects to head to Arizona for extended spring training games on Friday and begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Monday.

C Chris Gimenez might not be much help to the Texas catching situation any time soon. Gimenez has been on the disabled list since the season started with an infection in his left leg. He's had two procedures on the leg and has dealt with a staph infection. Gimenez said he's been hitting and throwing and hopes to be available in two weeks. Texas is already without starting catcher Robinson Chirinos, who broke right forearm last weekend.

C Chris Gimenez (left ankle infection) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27. He might be able to return as soon as he is eligible.

Gimenez is in the lineup for Friday's ALDS matchup with the Blue Jays, Rangers VP of Comm. John Blake reports.

Gimenez did not start Thursday's game, but the left-handed hitter will get the nod Friday with the Rangers taking on Blue Jays righty Marcus Stroman. Gimenez will hit eighth for the Rangers on Friday afternoon.

Gimenez isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Tigers.

Gimenez took over as the primary catcher for the Rangers following the injury to Robinson Chirinos, and hasn't let go even after Chirinos returned from the disabled list. The latter will replace Gimenez behind the dish Wednesday, however, batting ninth for the Rangers.

Gimenez had one of his best games of the season on Saturday, as he went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, three RBI and two runs scored in a blowout win over the Mariners.

Gimenez has been splitting playing time with Carlos Corporan, Robinson Chirinos, and Bobby Wilson all season, but he appears to be the go-to guy right now. Since September 11, Gimenez has played in seven games and that's the most for any Ranger catcher by far. The numbers aren't atrocious either, as he maintains a .253 average and .845 OPS in 75 at-bats this season.

Gimenez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays.

Gimenez will continue to switch off on a near-daily basis with Bobby Wilson, at least until Robinson Chirinos (shoulder) is ready to return.

Gimenez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners.

Since taking the reins as the Rangers' primary catcher following Robinson Chirinos' placement on the DL on Aug. 1, Gimenez has provided the team with a surprising offensive boost. In Saturday's game, Gimenez went 2-for-4 with three RBI, boosting his average to .375 through five games. Gimenez's mediocre offensive track record (.216/.301/.317 career line over 526 MLB plate appearances) suggests he won't remain productive, but look for him to receive the majority of the starts behind the plate until Chirinos returns.

Gimenez was recalled and is in the starting lineup Friday against the Giants.

Gimenez will bat ninth for the Rangers following his recall from Triple-A Round Rock, but it's unlikely that he'll continue to be in the lineup on a consistent basis. With Bobby Wilson likely joining the club, it's quite possible Giminez's stay with Texas will last just a day or two.

Gimenez has agreed to a contract with the Rangers, ESPN.com reports.

Gimenez spent most of last season in triple-A, but did play 42 games with the Rangers and Indians. In those major league games, Gimenez hit .241 with 11 RBI. He will try to make the Rangers' roster again, like he did last season.

Gimenez was outrighted off the Indians' 40-man roster Tuesday.

He will pass through waivers and if nobody claims him, he will probably get an invitation to spring training with the Indians.

Gimenez was reinstated from the paternity list Monday.

Gimenez will rejoin the stable of catchers the Indians currently have. He will likely find fewer opportunities behind the plate upon his return with the activation of Yan Gomes while he was gone.

Gimenez was placed on the paternity list Friday.

Gimenez will be replaced on the active roster by Yan Gomes, who was activated from the 7-day concussion disabled list Friday. It's unclear what role Gimenez will serve when he returns, but the rosters will be expanded for September, so he will likely retain his spot.

Gimenez was traded to the Indians on Saturday for future considerations, the Fort Worth Star Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports.

With Yan Gomes being placed on the 7-day concussion DL, Gimenez will join the Indians immediately to add some depth at catcher. Gimenez was slashing .262/.331/.355 with zero home runs in 34 games with the Rangers this season, before getting sent back down to Triple-A once Geovany Soto got healthy. Gimenez could see a few starts behind the dish while Gomes is out, and should act as the backup catcher once Gomes is healthy.