Roberto Perez still slated to be Indians starting catcher

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Tribe news

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Despite the recent acquisition of Kevin Plawecki, barring any major changes, Roberto Perez is still the apparent primary backstop for the Tribe come April.

Around the league

• David Phelps is headed to Toronto with a new one-year, $2.5 million dollar deal.
• The Angels avoid arbitration with JC Ramirez and Nick Tropeano.
• Jed Lowrie and the Mets have agreed on a two-year, $20 million dollar contract.
• The City of Anaheim will vote on a proposal to keep the Angels through 2020.
• Brian Dozier has a one-year, $9 million dollar deal with the Nationals.
• Kyler Murray, who was drafted by the Oakland Athletics, may declare for the NFL Draft.