Perdomo Returns to WBC Lineup for Dominican Republic After Illness

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Geraldo Perdomo (illness) will start at shortstop and bat ninth for Team Dominican Republic in Monday's World Baseball Classic game against Team Israel. Perdomo was held out of Sunday's 12-1 win over Team Netherlands due to the ailment, with Erik Gonzalez filling in. After just one day off, he rejoins the starting nine as the Dominican Republic aims to improve to 3-0 in pool play.