Cionel Pérez
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2023Flyers4800031256.0226194230.96
2024Flyers2700052036.228992712.21
2025Flyers20000004.0322604.50
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May 31 2025Perez was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday after clearing waivers, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was DFA'd by the Orioles last Saturday after logging an 8.31 ERA, 2.12 WHIP and 21:18 K:BB across 21.2 innings. He'll remain in the Orioles organization and report to Triple-A, where he'll look to regain his control and perform well enough to warrant a return to the majors.
May 24 2025The Orioles designated Perez for assignment Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez will exit the 40-man roster after posting an 8.31 ERA, 2.12 WHIP and 21:18 K:BB across 21.2 innings this season. The move makes room in the Orioles' bullpen for Yaramil Hiraldo, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Norfolk by Baltimore on Saturday.
Nov 4 2024The Orioles exercised Perez's $2.2 million club option for 2025 on Monday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez, 28, held a 4.53 ERA and 46:28 K:BB over 53.2 innings for the Orioles this season. He posted a 53.5 percent ground ball rate and didn't surrender a single home run over his 62 appearances.
Jul 28 2024Perez (2-0) hit one batter but did not allow a hit or a walk over a scoreless inning to earn the win Sunday over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles never trailed Sunday, but starter Albert Suarez came up one out short of qualifying for the win. Jacob Webb also struggled in his relief appearance, leading to Perez being awarded the win. Perez has bounced back from a rough patch right out of the All-Star break, earning a save and a win over two scoreless innings across his last two appearances. For the year, he has a 4.26 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 29:15 K:BB with two saves and 13 holds across 31.2 innings.
Jul 25 2024Perez earned a save against the Marlins on Thursday, striking out two batters in a perfect inning of work. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Primary closer Craig Kimbrel blew a save chance in the ninth inning, and the game went into an extra frame. Baltimore scored a run in the top of the 10th, and Perez was able to keep the automatic runner from crossing the plate in the bottom of the inning to notch his second save of the campaign. The southpaw isn't likely to see many more save opportunities this season, though he's gotten a good amount of high-leverage work and is tied for second on the team with 13 holds.
May 31 2024Perez (1-0) pitched a perfect inning with one strikeout to earn the win Friday over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez kept the deficit from growing beyond 1-0, and the Orioles rallied in the bottom of the sixth inning to give him the win. He hasn't earned a hold in any of his last eight appearances, but he has a save and a win in that span. The southpaw isn't a usual part of the high-leverage mix, but he's filled in there on occasion in 2024. He's at a 4.61 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB through 13.2 innings as a middle reliever this season.
May 26 2024Perez struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his first save of the season in a 5-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Craig Kimbrel, Danny Coulombe and Yennier Cano had all pitched both Thursday and Friday, leaving manager Brandon Hyde without any of his usual late-inning options when Baltimore took the lead in the eighth. Perez stepped up with a strong performance, needing only 10 pitches (six strikes) to retire the bottom of Chicago's order. The 28-year-old southpaw has an unsightly 5.06 ERA on the season, but he has yet to serve up a homer in 10.2 innings and has blanked the opposition in eight of his 11 appearances while picking up four holds.
Apr 29 2024The Orioles activated Perez (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Monday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez has been out most of this season with a right oblique strain but is ready to go after making two rehab appearances. Right-hander Dillon Tate was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move.
Apr 24 2024Perez (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Brent Maguire of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez has been out since the opening weekend of the season with a right oblique strain but has trended in a good direction recently and is ready to test himself in a game setting. He'll need at least a couple rehab appearances before returning from the 15-day injured list.
Apr 16 2024Perez (oblique) has been throwing bullpen sessions and will be ready for a live batting practice session soon, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez would presumably be asked to make a rehab appearance or two before returning, but that should be around the corner. The left-handed reliever has been out since the opening weekend of the season with a right oblique strain.
Apr 3 2024Perez (oblique) said Wednesday that he's feeling much better and is optimistic that he can begin throwing soon, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez landed on the injured list over the weekend with a right oblique strain, but he might require a minimum-length stay on the shelf. The left-handed reliever was a key bullpen piece for the Orioles over the last two seasons, collecting a 2.43 ERA and 99:48 K:BB over 111 innings.
Mar 31 2024Perez landed on the 15-day IL on Sunday with a right oblique strain, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was removed from Saturday's appearance against the Angels due to lower-back discomfort. After further evaluation, it was revealed he has an oblique strain. In a corresponding move, Baltimore recalled Jonathan Heasley from Triple-A.
Mar 30 2024Perez's removal from Saturday's appearance against the Angels was due to lower-back discomfort, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It sounds like a day-to-day situation, but Perez will be reevaluated Sunday before more is known. The left-handed reliever was charged with two runs and didn't record an out in Saturday's outing.
Mar 4 2024Perez has allowed five runs over three innings across his first three Grapefruit League appearances. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez saw a reduced role in 2023, posting a 3.54 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 44:27 K:BB over 53.1 innings while adding 11 holds and three saves. He had 24 holds as a setup man in 2022. Perez can't afford a poor spring -- competition is fierce in the Orioles' bullpen with up to a dozen pitchers in contention for seven or eight major-league roster spots. Perez's track record alone isn't enough for him to rely on being a lock if he continues to struggle.
Jan 22 2024Perez signed a one-year contract contract with the Orioles on Monday to avoid arbitration. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The deal also contains a club option for 2025. The financial particulars aren't clear, but Perez had been seeking $1.4 million for 2024, with the team offering $1.1 million. Perez has collected a 2.43 ERA and 99:48 K:BB over 111 innings in his two seasons in Baltimore.
Sep 23 2023Perez earned a save against the Guardians on Saturday with a perfect inning of work. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After John Means allowed one run over 7.1 frames, Yennier Cano got the call in the eighth inning with Baltimore holding a one-run lead. Cano retired both batters he faced before turning it over to Perez, who pitched a perfect ninth for the save. This was an excellent bounce-back performance for Perez after he gave up three runs without retiring a batter in his previous outing Thursday against Cleveland. Prior to that meltdown, the left-hander hadn't allowed an earned run over his previous 17.2 innings covering 23 appearances.
Sep 22 2023Perez (4-2) allowed three runs on a hit, a walk and a hit batsman while failing to record an out, taking the loss Thursday versus the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles rallied to tie the game in the top of the eighth inning, but Perez quickly gave it all back. He loaded the bases, and Jacob Webb allowed all three runners to score. Prior to Thursday, Perez hadn't allowed an earned run since July 26, a span of 17.2 innings. He's now at a 3.68 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 43:24 K:BB with two saves and 10 holds over 51.1 innings.
Sep 20 2023Perez struck out the only batter he faced to earn the save in Tuesday's 9-5 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yennier Cano put two runners on, but Perez was able to escape the jam for his second save of the season. Over his last 23 appearances spanning 17.2 innings, Perez has allowed two unearned runs, 12 hits and two walks while striking out 17, though he has just one save, two holds and a win in that span. The southpaw had a rough start to the season, but he's now at a respectable 3.16 ERA despite a 1.48 WHIP and 43:23 K:BB through 51.1 innings overall. Perez has added 10 holds and a 4-1 record, and he's had more high-leverage chances since Felix Bautista (elbow) has been out.
Aug 7 2023Perez (4-1) walked one but didn't allow a hit or a run over 1.1 innings to earn the win Sunday over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez has steadied himself since the All-Star break, allowing three runs over 7.1 innings while picking up a save and two wins. The southpaw still has mediocre ratios for the year with a 4.30 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 29:22 K:BB while picking up eight holds over 37.2 innings. Perez will likely continue to serve as more of a middle reliever for an Orioles bullpen that sports a 3.55 ERA collectively, fourth-best in the majors.
Jul 24 2023Perez picked up the save Monday against the Phillies, working around a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez got the call in the ninth, with Felix Bautista having pitched in Baltimore's previous two games. After retiring the first two Phillies in the inning, Perez surrendered a base hit and a walk before coaxing a groundout from Johan Rojas to strand the tying and winning runs. While Perez isn't likely to see much closing work going forward, he's been solid lately, pitching to a 1.93 ERA over his last nine appearances (9.1 innings). Overall, the southpaw sports a 4.54 ERA with a 1.78 WHIP and 26:20 K:BB through 33.2 innings this season.
Jul 22 2023Perez (3-1) struck out the only batter he faced to earn the win in Saturday's 6-5 victory over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez got the last out of the eighth inning after newcomer Shintaro Fujinami allowed the tying run to score. The Orioles then retook the lead in the ninth inning, and Felix Bautista slammed the door to get Perez the win in his third appearance since returning from forearm soreness. Perez has allowed multiple runs in five of his last 14 outings, but he's kept runs off the board in the other nine appearances in that span. Overall, he's at a 4.68 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 26:19 K:BB with eight holds through 32.2 innings. The southpaw remains part of the Orioles' high-leverage mix, but Yennier Cano sees most of the setup work and Danny Coulombe is likely considered the top southpaw in this bullpen.
Jul 18 2023Perez (forearm) was activated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez wound up missing just the minimum 15 days with left forearm soreness. Nick Vespi was sent down in a corresponding move.
Jul 14 2023Perez (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie on Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear whether Perez will move to Triple-A Norfolk after pitching for Bowie, but the 27-year-old lefty seems to be trending toward a quick return either way. Perez landed on the injured list July 4 with left forearm soreness, and there was never a high level of concern surrounding his injury. He's eligible to return Tuesday.
Jul 4 2023Perez was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left forearm soreness, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez felt soreness while playing catch Monday. The Orioles' level of concern with the reliever is considered low, so it sounds like he has a shot to be back when first eligible on July 18.
Jul 2 2023Perez (2-1) earned the win Sunday over the Twins, striking out one in a perfect inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez had allowed at least one baserunner in each of his last 13 appearances, giving up 10 runs (eight earned) on 16 hits and seven walks over 12.2 innings in that span. He was an effective setup man last season, but Perez's regression with walks (4.7 BB/9) has made it a difficult first half of 2023 for the southpaw. He has a 4.45 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 22:16 K:BB over 30.1 innings while adding eight holds through 33 appearances. Perez will still get some late-inning work, but he's no threat to Felix Bautista's closer role, whiel Danny Coulombe has surpassed Perez as the Orioles' top lefty reliever.
May 7 2023Perez (1-1) allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk while recording one strikeout in one-third of an inning to take the extra-innings loss versus Atlanta on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez intentionally walked Marcell Ozuna with one out in the 12th inning, but Michael Harris knocked a walkoff double to win the game. It's been tough for Perez to find consistency this season -- he's yet to go more than three appearances without surrendering a run. He remains in a setup role for the Orioles, but he has a 4.61 ERA, 2.27 WHIP and 12:9 K:BB through 13.2 innings. He's added six holds, and he could be in danger of losing his current role once Mychal Givens (knee) and Dillon Tate (forearm) are ready to return.
Mar 19 2023Perez has allowed one earned run on six hits and two walks over five innings in five Grapefruit League appearances. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was initially viewed as an option for saves, but with Felix Bautista recovered from his shoulder and knee issues, it looks like that won't be necessary to start the year. What holds true is Perez's status as the Orioles' top lefty reliever, with strong results in spring games coming off of last year's 1.40 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 55:21 K:BB over 57.2 innings. He had 24 holds a year ago, so he should have every opportunity to remain in a setup role to begin 2023.
Feb 17 2023Perez and Bryan Baker might see save chances if Felix Bautista (shoulder, knee) has to miss time, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bautista is being worked into things slowly in camp and Dillon Tate (elbow) is slated to miss at least the first month of the season, which could open up some late-inning opportunities in the Orioles' bullpen. Perez certainly deserves to be under consideration after holding a 1.40 ERA and 55:21 K:BB over 57.2 innings for the O's last season.
Oct 6 2022Perez allowed an unearned run on one hit and struck out three in one inning in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Blue Jays in the second game of a doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez put together a 15-inning scoreless streak between Aug. 19 and Sept. 27, but he allowed two runs (one earned) over his last two appearances of the season. It was still a breakout year for the 26-year-old lefty, who took on a high-leverage role for the first time in his major-league career. He did well with a 1.40 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 55:21 K:BB while adding a 7-1 record, one save and 24 holds in 57.2 innings. He wasn't charged with a blown save, though his 2.80 FIP suggests he benefited from a little luck to keep his ERA at such an impressive level throughout the year.
Aug 21 2022Perez (7-1) pitched a perfect inning and struck out one, earning the win Sunday over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez entered the game after Franchy Cordero took Dillon Tate deep for a game-tying solo home run in the eighth inning. Perez was much sharper, and he became the pitcher of record as the Orioles pulled ahead in their half of the frame. Since the All-Star break, he's given up three runs in 12 innings, all of which came in an Aug. 17 appearance versus the Blue Jays. The southpaw has a 1.67 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 42:17 K:BB through 43 innings while adding one save and 17 holds in a setup role.
Aug 14 2022Perez continues to operate as a setup man and has a win and two holds over 4.1 scoreless innings since Baltimore sent closer Jorge Lopez to Minnesota at the trade deadline. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Brandon Hyde initially indicated Perez, Felix Bautista and Dillon Tate would be in the mix for save opportunities after Lopez's departure, but it's Bautista who has received and successfully converted all three of the team's save chances since the trade. Overall Perez has one save and 17 holds with a 1.12 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 40:15 K:BB across 40.1 innings this year, and he should continue to work in a setup role while Bautista remains effective and healthy.
Aug 4 2022Perez (6-1) struck out one without allowing a baserunner in 1.1 innings to earn the win Wednesday over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez got the last out of the seventh inning and also pitched the eighth without trouble. He was in the game as the Orioles rallied ahead, to the point that a save situation didn't arise. The southpaw is on a seven-inning scoreless streak with an 8:4 K:BB in his last seven appearances, and he'll likely have some closing opportunities since Jorge Lopez was traded to the Twins on Tuesday. Perez owns a sharp 1.21 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP and 35:15 K:BB, one save and 15 holds through 37.1 innings this season. Felix Bautista and Dillon Tate are also in the mix in what's likely to be a matchup-based closing committee for the last two months of the season.
Aug 2 2022Manager Brandon Hyde named Perez, Felix Bautista and Dillon Tate as the candidates to serve as Baltimore's closer after Jorge Lopez was traded to Minnesota, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The three have operated as setup men for the Orioles this year, and the group will now be in a closing committee with Hyde utilizing a matchups-based approach. Perez has one save and 15 holds with a 1.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 34:15 K:BB across 36 innings this season. Bautista seems like the best option to head the committee, but it remains to be seen exactly how the group's usage breaks down with Lopez out of the picture.
Jul 24 2022Perez (5-1) earned the win Saturday over the Yankees. He allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez put some traffic on the basepaths, but he was able to keep the deficit at one run. The Orioles' offense then took the lead in the bottom of the seventh inning and held on from there to give Perez his first win since June 1. The high-leverage lefty has a 2.16 ERA in July and owns a 1.41 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 28:13 K:BB through 32 innings overall. He's added a save and 14 holds as one of the setup men to closer Jorge Lopez.
Jul 17 2022Perez walked one and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning, earning a hold in Saturday's 6-4 extra-innings win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was brought in to protect a two-run lead in the 11th inning, but he put a man aboard and faced only the minimum three batters. Joey Krehbiel then got the final out to secure the save. With five holds and two runs allowed in eight appearances in July, Perez continues to function in a setup role. He has a 1.45 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 28:12 K:BB across 31 innings overall while notching one save, 14 holds and a 4-1 record in 37 outings. As it stands, Perez is the Orioles' top high-leverage lefty.
Jun 28 2022Perez (4-1) allowed a run on one hit and struck out two in two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez put J.P. Crawford aboard with two outs in the eighth inning. Felix Bautista then gave up a pair of hits, allowing two runs to score, with the decisive one going on Perez's line for his first loss of the year. This is just the fourth time in 29 appearances the southpaw has been charged with a run, and he still has a steady 1.52 ERA despite a 1.48 WHIP and 23:11 K:BB across 23.2 innings. Perez has added a save and nine holds as a high-leverage option for the Orioles this year.
Jun 25 2022Perez struck out one in 1.1 perfect innings to earn a hold in Friday's 4-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez is enjoying a solid June, allowing two runs over seven innings with a win, a save and five holds in nine appearances. The southpaw has navigated trouble effectively, as his tiny 1.23 ERA stands in contrast to a shaky 1.45 WHIP and 21:11 K:BB through 22 innings overall. With a 3.43 FIP, there's likely some room for regression, but he's added nine holds and a 4-0 record, so he'll continue to see high-leverage work until hitters take advantage of his generosity.
Jun 12 2022Perez earned the save, allowing a walk and a hit in the ninth inning of a 10-7 win Sunday in Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez wasn't at his best, throwing only 12 of his 23 pitches for strikes, but got the job done to record his first big-league save. Jorge Lopez had pitched in consecutive games so Perez got the opportunity to close it out in a three-run game. Despite his 1.36 WHIP, the lefty has limited runs and has a 0.98 ERA in 18.1 innings.
Jun 1 2022Perez (4-0) allowed a hit and struck out one over 1.1 scoreless innings, earning the win Wednesday over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Starter Kyle Bradish couldn't complete five innings, so Perez entered the game and got credit for the win. The 26-year-old reliever has earned all four of his wins and two of his four holds in his last 10 outings, and he hasn't allowed any runs in his last seven games. Overall, the southpaw has a 0.55 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB across 16.1 innings.
May 28 2022Perez (3-0) retired the only batter he faced to earn the win in Friday's game versus the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez got the last out in the eighth inning to keep the game tied at eight, and the Orioles' offense tacked on four runs in the ninth to earn him the win. Perez has not seen much work in high-leverage situations, but he has posted a 0.64 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB across 14 innings. He's added three holds, though his 3.64 FIP and .364 BABIP suggest he's been fairly fortunate in 2022.
May 22 2022Perez (2-0) earned the win Sunday versus the Rays. He allowed a hit and two walks while striking out three in two scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez worked the 10th and 11th innings after a rain delay, and he was able to keep the Rays at bay long enough for the Orioles to get the win. Through eight appearances in May, the southpaw has allowed just one run in 7.2 innings. He owns a 0.66 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB with three holds in 16 outings overall. His solid pitching, albeit somewhat lucky, has earned him a high-leverage relief role.
May 5 2022Perez (1-0) allowed a hit and a walk with one strikeout in two scoreless innings, earning the win Wednesday versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez followed starter Kyle Bradish, who was limited to 70 pitches in four innings. Perez delivered the first two of five scoreless innings from the Orioles' bullpen to maintain the lead. The southpaw has yet to yield a run through 10 appearances this season, though he's also posted a 1.33 WHIP, 8:4 K:BB and two holds across nine innings.
Apr 22 2022Perez allowed a hit and struck out one to earn a hold in Friday's 5-3 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez has two holds through six appearances this season. He's covered five innings without allowing a run -- he's only given up four hits with a 6:1 K:BB. The Orioles' bullpen began the season with few defined roles, which has allowed Perez to step up as a high-leverage arm early in the season, a role he'll likely maintain as long as he continues to produce positive results.
Apr 5 2022Perez allowed one walk in a scoreless inning in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez wrapped up spring training in good form -- he pitched six scoreless innings with a 7:2 K:BB and three hits allowed in six appearances. The southpaw struggled to a 6.38 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 25:20 K:BB in 24 innings with the Reds last season, but the Orioles clearly saw enough potential in him to claim him on waivers in November. Given the lack of proven relievers in Baltimore, Perez is likely to begin 2022 in a low-leverage role with the chance to seize more responsibility if he can keep his momentum going from the spring.
Nov 24 2021The Orioles claimed Perez off waivers from the Reds on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez, 25, will be moving on to the third organization of his professional career after stops with Houston and Cincinnati. After being acquired by the Reds last January, Perez split time between the big club and Triple-A Louisville in 2021, making 25 appearances out of the bullpen at the MLB level while posting a 6.38 ERA and a 25:20 K:BB over 24 innings. Trimming his 18 percent walk rate will be essential for Perez to find any success while he moves to Baltimore, but as a lefty with a live arm, he's an interesting flier for an Orioles squad short on relief talent.
Sep 28 2021Perez was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez's latest stint in the big-league bullpen lasted just three days. He looked good in both of his appearances, striking out three over a pair of scoreless innings without allowing a hit or walk, but the Reds elected to send him down to clear a roster spot for Tuesday's starter, Riley O'Brien.
Sep 25 2021Perez was recalled by the Reds on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez threw 22 innings of relief for the Reds earlier in the season but didn't look particularly good, struggling to a 6.95 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and 22:20 K:BB. He'll replace Wade Miley, who landed on the injured list with a neck strain, though the Reds will likely call someone else up when it gets to Miley's turn in the rotation, as Perez has exclusively pitched out of the bullpen this season.
Jul 19 2021Perez was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez had been in the big leagues since late June. He tossed 4.2 innings over that stretch, allowing one earned run while striking out nine batters. That lowered his season ERA to 6.95 over 22 frames.
Jun 26 2021Perez was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was sent to the minors June 2, and he posted a 0.96 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 12:1 K:BB in 9.1 innings across nine appearances during his most recent stint with the Triple-A club. He's made 18 relief appearances for the Reds this year and has fared considerably worse with an 8.31 ERA and 2.02 WHIP in 17.1 innings, but he'll return to the major-league bullpen after right-hander Tejay Antone (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.
Jun 2 2021Perez was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old was initially optioned to Louisville on Monday before being recalled Tuesday, but he's now headed back to the minors. Perez has struggled in 18 appearances this season with an 8.31 ERA, 2.02 WHIP and 13:18 K:BB over 17.1 innings.
Jun 1 2021Perez was recalled by the Reds on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This will mark Perez's fourth stint with the Reds this season. He has logged 15.2 innings across 17 major-league appearances so far this season, posting a 7.47 ERA and 1.85 WHIP while punching out 13. He'll look to find better results in the majors this time around. Max Schrock was moved to the 10-day IL with a left calf strain in a corresponding roster move.
May 31 2021Perez was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was called up by Cincinnati on Thursday, but he'll return to the minors to make room on the active roster for Wade Miley (foot), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday. Perez made two relief appearances during his most recent stint in the majors and allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out one in 1.2 innings.
May 27 2021Perez was recalled by the Reds on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez has spent two separate stints with the Reds so far this year, posting a 7.71 ERA and a 12:14 K:BB in 14 innings of work. He'll likely be limited to low-leverage work during his time with the team. Jeff Hoffman (shoulder) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.
May 18 2021Perez was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez has thrown 14 innings of relief for the Reds this season but hasn't had much success. His 7.71 ERA doesn't come as much of a surprise, as he's walked 14 batters while striking out just 12. Mark Payton was recalled in a corresponding move.
May 5 2021Perez was recalled by the Reds on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez made 10 relief appearances for Cincinnati to begin the year and posted an 8.31 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 8.2 innings. The southpaw pitched in Tuesday's season opener for Triple-A Louisville and allowed no hits and a walk while striking out two in one scoreless inning. He'll now return to the major-league bullpen after right-hander Jose De Leon was sent down in a corresponding move.
Apr 23 2021Perez was optioned to the Reds' taxi squad Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez hasn't looked good in 10 relief appearances so far this season. He's allowed eight earned runs in 8.2 innings, striking out eight while walking eight.
Apr 10 2021Perez (1-0) picked up the win Friday night, with the Reds scoring a run in the 10th inning after he got the last two outs in the ninth. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez gives the Reds yet another high-velocity reliever, and he's throwing harder now than he did with the Astros by nearly two mph. He walked a batter on Friday night, and that's been the concern with him in the past -- he walked six batters in 6.1 frames with Houston last year.
Mar 29 2021The Reds informed Perez on Monday that he would be included in the club's Opening Day bullpen, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Acquired from the Astros earlier in the winter, Perez was able to push his way on to the Opening Day roster after striking out nine while giving up only two earned runs over 10.2 innings this spring. Though Perez had previously been developed as a starter while in the Houston organization, his smallish frame likely makes him a better fit in the bullpen. He's flashed some intriguing skills this spring, most notably touching 98 miles per hour with his fastball in his latest Cactus League outing Sunday. Expect him to work in the middle innings to begin the season.
Mar 24 2021Perez will have a fourth minor-league option in 2021, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez spent most of the 2020 season at the Astros' alternate training site, and an arbitrator ruled Wednesday that the southpaw will have an additional option with his new club in 2021. The decision will give the Reds more flexibility this year and makes it more likely that Perez will begin the season at Triple-A Louisville. Perez has made nine appearances (one start) this spring and has posted a 0.93 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 9.2 innings.
Sep 6 2020Perez was recalled from the Astros' taxi squad Sunday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Lance McCullers (neck) landing on the IL, Perez was summoned back to the big-league club a day after he was sent packing. The lefty has made four appearances out of the Astros' bullpen this season, allowing one run on five hits and four walks while striking out six over 4.1 innings.
Aug 20 2020The Astros recalled Perez from their alternate training site Thursday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll join the active roster as a replacement for third baseman Alex Bregman (hamstring), who was placed on the 10-day injured list. Perez missed a large chunk of summer camp while recovering from an unspecified issue, but he was cleared to report to the Astros' alternate site in late July and should be in good condition as he makes the jump to the big leagues. Perez will likely serve as a multi-inning option out of the Houston bullpen, given his recent starting experience in the high levels of the minors.
Jul 24 2020Perez (undisclosed) was cleared to participate in baseball activities Friday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The young southpaw was placed on the injured list with an unspecified reason July 13, but he'll now head to the Astros' alternate training site to resume workouts. Perez could be a long relief option at some point this season for Houston, but it's unclear when he'll be game ready.
Jul 13 2020Perez was placed on the 10-day injured list for an undisclosed reason Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez has spent the beginning of camp on the 60-man roster, but he'll now be sidelined for at least 10 days for an undisclosed reason. It's unlikely that he'll be ready for Opening Day, but he was a bit of a long shot to open the season on the major-league roster, even though he finished last season in the big leagues. The southpaw allowed 10 runs with a 7:2 K:BB over nine innings with the Astros in 2019.
Mar 6 2020Perez was optioned to minor-league camp on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez finished 2019 with the major-league club but will return to Triple-A for the beginning of the 2020 campaign. The 23-year-old allowed 10 earned runs over nine major-league innings and posted a 5.36 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 13 games (10 starts) at Triple-A.
Sep 2 2019Perez (forearm) was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock ahead of Monday's game against the Brewers, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
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Jun 17 2019Perez served up seven runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out one in three innings of relief Sunday in the Astros' 12-0 loss to the Blue Jays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 11 2018Perez was recalled from Double-A Corpus Christi on Wednesday.Perez will get a chance to make his major-league debut after posting an impressive 1.98 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with 22 strikeouts over 68.1 innings for the Hooks. He figures to be used in relief following the demotion of Ken Giles to Triple-A Fresno.
Jun 28 2018Perez will be recalled from Double-A Corpus Christi when Carlos Correa is placed on the DL on Friday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic Houston reports.Houston waited until after Thursday's tilt in Tampa Bay to announce the pending corresponding move once Correa is officially placed on the shelf. Perez, one of the organization's top pitching prospects, notched a 2.20 ERA with 71 strikeouts over 10 starts (57.1 IP) at Double-A prior to getting the call. The Astros are set in terms of their rotation, but Perez's starting experience means he can be a useful long reliever during his stint with the big league club.
Mar 7 2018The Astros optioned Perez to their minor-league camp Wednesday, Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle reports.Houston decided to protect Perez from the Rule 5 draft over the winter by adding him to the 40-man roster, but the 21-year-old was never viewed as a serious candidate to crack the Astros' Opening Day roster. Perez will likely open the upcoming campaign in the rotation at Double-A Corpus Christi, where he was roughed up during a 13-inning sample in the second half of last season.
Nov 20 2017Perez was added to the Astros' 40-man roster Monday.Perez isn't exactly a can't-miss prospect, but the Astros just officially signed him less than a year ago and weren't going to let him get away in the Rule 5 draft. He threw 93.2 innings across three stops in his first season stateside, fanning 83 while allowing just four homers.
Aug 12 2017Perez was promoted to Double-A Corpus Christi on Saturday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.The 21-year-old has ascended rapidly through the Astros' farm system since signing a huge contract over the offseason, emerging as a bright spot for the future of the organization. Since earning a promotion from Low-A Quad Cities, Perez has put together a 2.84 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP over five appearances (four starts) with High-A Buies Creek, a string of success he will look to build upon at the next level.
May 23 2017Perez fired seven no-hit frames for Low-A Quad Cities on Monday, issuing one walk while striking out 10 against Peoria.This was easily the best outing of his young career, as he lowered his season ERA from 9.64 to 6.43. The Astros signed Perez for $2 million this offseason after getting out of an originally agreed upon $5.15 million deal when a medical concern arose. He certainly appears to be healthy, and may be starting to put things together against Midwest League hitters.