Indians Statement Regarding Chris Perez

CLEVELAND, OH-The Cleveland Indians today issued a statement regarding the news of RHP CHRIS PEREZ and his wife Melanie being processed yesterday with misdemeanor charges:

"Clearly we take these matters seriously and are disappointed whenever there is any negative attention brought to the Indians organization or one of our players," said Cleveland Indians GM CHRIS ANTONETTI. "We understand and respect that there is an ongoing legal process that we will allow to evolve."