Team Fever makes a roster adjustment due to injury worries
Indiana Fever Sign Shey Peddy to Second Seven-Day Contract Amid Injury Woes
The Indiana Fever have strengthened their roster with the signing of veteran guard Shey Peddy to a second seven-day hardship contract. The announcement was made via the team's Twitter account on Tuesday.
Peddy, aged 36, has made an immediate impact since joining the team earlier this month. In her first two games with Indiana, she shot an impressive 81.8% from the field and 85.7% from three-point range. Her best outing of the season came against the Minnesota Lynx, where she scored 16 points and had an assist.
The Fever are battling injuries to several key players. Forward Chloe Bibby is ruled out for Tuesday night's matchup against the Seattle Storm, while guard Sophie Cunningham is out for the remainder of the season due to an injury. Caitlin Clark's status for the game remains uncertain due to multiple injuries. The team has already suffered season-ending injuries to Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald.
The Fever are looking to rebound from back-to-back losses to the Minnesota Lynx. The matchup against the Seattle Storm (20-18) tips off at 7:00 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network.
Peddy's signing follows the arrival of guard Kayla Thornton before the start of the 2022/23 WNBA season. Thornton has also played a significant role in the Fever's lineup due to the injuries.
Across eight games this season, Peddy is averaging 7.0 points, 2.6 assists, and 2.3 rebounds per game. Her consistency from the field and beyond the arc has been a welcome addition to the Fever's offense.
Clark was seen participating in light, non-contact drills during Sunday's shootaround. This marks her first on-court activity with the team since she reaggravated the groin injury on July 15. The Fever will be hoping for her return to full fitness soon.
The Fever (19-18) will be hoping that Peddy's form continues, and her experience will be crucial in their quest to climb the WNBA standings. The match against the Seattle Storm promises to be an exciting contest, with both teams fighting for playoff spots.
