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Apr 21 2025The White Sox transferred Perez (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez landed on the 15-day IL on Friday due to what was labeled left elbow inflammation. While the White Sox haven't revealed the results of an MRI, Perez being moved to the 60-day IL suggests the southpaw might be dealing with additional damage to the elbow. He won't be eligible to return until mid-June.
Apr 19 2025The White Sox placed Perez on the 15-day injured list Saturday with left elbow inflammation. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez made an early exit from his start Friday due to soreness in his forearm/elbow. The results of his MRI are still unknown, but the White Sox will shut him down for the next couple of weeks anyway. Chicago will need to find a replacement for the 34-year-old in its rotation, but for now, Jared Shuster will come up from Triple-A to give the Sox some extra bullpen depth.
Apr 18 2025Perez will receive an MRI on his left forearm Saturday, Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez reported soreness in his forearm after the third inning of Friday's contest and decided to exit the game rather than push through it. The results of his MRI will help determine if he'll be able to make his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to come in Minnesota on Wednesday.
Apr 12 2025Perez did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Red Sox, allowing two runs on five hits and four walks with five strikeouts over 4.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez racked up an impressive 13 swinging strikes on 91 pitches, but he also found the strike zone on just 50 offerings and issued a season-high four walks. Despite Saturday's control issues, the 34-year-old owns a 1.59 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 18:9 K:BB across 17 innings this season. He's slated for a rematch with the Red Sox next weekend, this time in Boston.
Apr 6 2025Perez took a no-decision Sunday against the Tigers. He struck out four over 6.1 innings while allowing one run on four hits and two walks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran lefty tossed 82 pitches, including 51 strikes, while topping out at just 90.4 mph; however, he managed to earn his second quality start in as many outings this season. The only blemish on Perez's line was an RBI-single hit by Javier Baez in the second inning. Perez will continue to anchor the White Sox rotation with performances like this one, as his ERA now stands at 1.42, supported by a 2.29 FIP, over his first 12.1 frames. The 34-year-old is currently scheduled to make his next start against the Red Sox at home next weekend.
Mar 31 2025Perez (1-0) earned the win Monday against the Twins, allowing three walks across six hitless and scoreless innings while striking out nine. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez had a strong spring training with a 2.25 ERA across 16 innings, and that momentum carried into Monday's AL Central showdown. He retired 11 straight to begin the game, and after escaping a bit of trouble in the fourth inning, he finished his day striking out five of the last six batters he faced. Perez generated 11 whiffs and logged 14 first-pitch strikes to get the Minnesota hitters behind in the count. Perez is in line to start this upcoming weekend on the road against the Tigers.
Mar 9 2025Perez allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits in his Cactus League start Wednesday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez is viewed as a veteran leader in an otherwise relatively inexperienced White Sox rotation. Davis Martin is expected to draw the Opening Day start, but Perez is also in consideration. Even after his shaky outing Wednesday, the southpaw stated he was happy with his stuff and was specifically working on getting the feel for his curveball, per Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Jan 8 2025The White Sox signed Perez to a one-year, $3.5 million contract Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The deal includes a $10 million mutual option or $1.5 million buyout for 2026, so Perez is guaranteed at least $5 million. Perez split his 2024 season between the Pirates and Padres, collecting a 4.53 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 107:49 K:BB across 135 innings covering 26 starts. The 33-year-old left-hander should open the season in Chicago's rotation but will have limited fantasy appeal.
Oct 5 2024Perez is part of the Padres' roster for the National League Division Series versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez wasn't part of San Diego's roster for the wild-card series versus Atlanta, as the team didn't need him as part of the rotation for the three-game set. However, Perez will be available for the NLDS ad could start Game 4 of the series since Joe Musgrove (elbow) is out for the remainder of the postseason and beyond as he prepares for Tommy John surgery. Perez was inconsistent for the Padres during the regular season and finished with a 4.53 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 107:49 K:BB over 135 innings.
Sep 29 2024Perez (5-6) took the loss Sunday against Arizona, allowing six runs on eight hits and two walks across 3.2 innings. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez's final start of the regular season was lackluster, as the left-hander yielded six runs -- the most he's allowed in a start with the Padres this season. Perez entered the start having combined to allow two runs in his previous three starts. On the year, Perez has a 4.53 ERA with a 107:49 K:BB across 135 innings.
Sep 22 2024Perez (5-5) picked up the win over the White Sox on Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez retired seven of the first eight batters he faced before issuing two free passes in the top of the third. The veteran right-hander was able to work his way out of the jam, however, and allowed just one run through five frames before again running into trouble in the sixth. Perez would then be relieved by Bryan Hoeing with one out in the inning, though the former was still able to log his fifth win of the campaign and his third as a member of the Padres. He's now allowed one run or fewer in each of his last three starts and carries a very strong 1.08 ERA in September to go along with a 13:5 K:BB.
Sep 15 2024Perez allowed a run on two hits and a walk while striking out two over five-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Giants on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lone mistake on Perez's line was a solo home run by Donovan Walton in the sixth inning, which tied the game at 1-1. Perez ended up missing one turn through the rotation while on the paternity list. He's allowed multiple runs just three times over eight starts since he was traded from the Pirates to the Padres, though he's completed six innings just three times in that span. Perez has a 4.36 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 98:44 K:BB across 126 innings through 24 starts this year. He's lined up to make his next start at home versus the White Sox.
Sep 14 2024The Padres reinstated Perez from the paternity list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After spending the maximum of three days away from the team following the birth of his child, Perez will now report back to the Padres a day ahead of his upcoming start Sunday versus San Francisco. Tom Cosgrove was optioned back to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move.
Sep 11 2024The Padres placed Perez on the paternity list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez is allowed to be away from the team for up to three games, and the Padres will push back his next scheduled start from Friday to Sunday while he spends time with his family, per Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune. While Perez is away, Tom Cosgrove will come up from Triple-A to give San Diego additional bullpen help.
Sep 6 2024Perez did not factor into the decision in a loss to the Tigers on Thursday, allowing five hits and one walk over 6.1 scoreless innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez's lone walk came in the opening frame, while he allowed just one runner to reach second base in the contest. Unfortunately for the southpaw, San Diego would go on to squander a 3-0 lead after he departed to prevent him from coming away with the win. It marked Perez's second time this season in which he's hurled six shutout frames, with the previous one coming as a member of the Pirates. Thursday's performance also snapped a streak of six consecutive starts in which he had surrendered at least one home run.
Aug 30 2024Perez (5-4) allowed four runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings Friday, striking out four and earning a win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't a very clean outing for Perez but San Diego racked up 13 runs to give him an easy victory. All four runs against him came during the second inning, capped off by a two-run shot from Yandy Diaz. Perez is now 2-0 with a 3.41 ERA over six starts since joining the Padres. For the year, he owns a 4.71 ERA with a 91:42 K:BB through 114.2 innings. Perez is currently in line for a home matchup against the Tigers next week.
Aug 26 2024Perez allowed one run on four hits and three walks while striking out a batter over 3.2 innings Sunday against the Mets. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez shut out the Mets through the first three innings before J.D. Martinez took him deep to center for the game's first run. He went on to walk three straight batters with two outs after giving up the home run and couldn't make it out of the inning. That's now back-to-back starts for Perez failing to make it to the fifth inning and he's combined for a 3:4 K:BB in 8.1 innings over that span. Perez's spot in the rotation is still secure for now with Matt Waldron optioned to Triple-A El Paso and Yu Darvish (elbow) being placed back on the 15-day injured list despite being reinstated from the restricted list. Perez owns a 4.60 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 87:39 K:BB in 109.2 innings and lines up to face the Rays in a road start over the weekend.
Aug 21 2024Perez did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's win over the Twins, allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out two over 4.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez had his worst outing since being acquired by the Padres but still pitched well enough to keep them in the game. He blanked the Twins through three innings before Ryan Jeffers took him deep in the fourth. Things could've taken a turn for the worst in the fifth, but Perez was helped out on a sacrifice fly to left that turned into a double play after Austin Martin was thrown out at home in a rundown. Perez has given up a home run in each of his last four starts but has been an ideal fill-in as the Padres' fifth pitcher while they wait for Yu Darvish (personal) to make his way back to the team. For the year, Perez owns a 4.67 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 86:36 K:BB in 106 innings. He tentatively lines up to face the Mets on Sunday to complete a two-start week.
Aug 14 2024Perez (3-5) picked up the win Wednesday against the Pirates, allowing one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out eight in 5.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Other than a solo home run by Joey Bart in the sixth inning, Perez was outstanding Wednesday, racking up a season-high eight strikeouts en route to his third win of the season. Perez has excelled since being acquired at the trade deadline, compiling a robust 1.96 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 21:3 K:BB in 18.1 innings (three starts). Even with the strong first impression, the 33-year-old has surrendered four long balls during that stretch and his 1.5 HR/9 (17th percentile) remains a concern moving forward.
Aug 10 2024Perez came away with a no-decision in Friday's 6-2 extra-inning win over the Marlins, giving up two runs on three hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both runs came on back-to-back solo shots by Jake Burger and Jonah Bride in the fourth inning, but otherwise Perez was sharp in his second outing for San Diego. The veteran southpaw tossed 90 pitches (58 strikes) en route to his third straight quality start and seventh of the year, but he was still on the hook for the loss until Jackson Merrill forced extra innings with a solo homer of his own in the ninth. Perez will look for his first win in a Padres uniform when he takes the mound next week at home against the Pirates -- the team that sent him west at the trade deadline.
Aug 3 2024Perez allowed a run on three hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over seven innings in a no-decision versus the Rockies on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez's lone mistake in his San Diego debut was a solo home run surrendered to Hunter Goodman. Over his last two starts, Perez has allowed just one run across 12 innings, and it was encouraging that he avoided issuing a walk for the first time since May 8. The veteran southpaw now has a 4.96 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 70:32 K:BB over 89 innings across 17 starts between the Padres and the Pirates this year. He's projected for a favorable road start at Miami in his next outing.
Aug 1 2024Perez is scheduled to make his first start for the Padres on Saturday versus the Rockies at Petco Park. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Acquired Tuesday from the Pirates in exchange for left-hander Ronaldys Jimenez, Perez will bolster the back end of the San Diego rotation. He may not be in line for a long-term stay in the unit, however, as Joe Musgrove (elbow) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment this weekend and could be ready to return from the 60-day injured list around mid-August to take over Perez's starting role. Perez had functioned as little more than an innings eater for Pittsburgh prior to the trade, turning in a 5.20 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 8.3 K-BB% over 16 starts.
Jul 30 2024The Pirates traded Perez to the Padres on Tuesday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez will claim the fifth spot in San Diego's rotation, as the team had been using a four-man arrangement prior to Tuesday's trade deadline. However, the 33-year-old southpaw has struggled heavily since returning from the injured list in late June, putting up a 6.31 ERA and 1.87 WHIP across 25.2 innings.
Jul 24 2024Perez (2-5) picked up the win in Wednesday's 5-0 victory over the Cardinals, allowing four hits and five walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran lefty wasn't exactly sharp as he tossed only 51 of 91 pitches for strikes and set a new season high in walks, but Perez was able to avoid hard contact and keep the Cards off the board. It's his first win since April 4, and it was a much-needed bounceback effort after he got tagged for 11 runs in 8.1 innings over his prior two outings. Perez will take a 5.20 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 63:32 K:BB through 83 innings on the year into his next start, which is scheduled to come on the road early next week in Houston.
Jul 19 2024Perez did not factor into the decision Friday against the Phillies, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was spared the loss after Pittsburgh rallied for a walk-off win, though it's been a tough go for the left-hander of late -- Perez has allowed 18 runs across 19.2 innings in his last four outings. Overall, he's 1-5 on the year with a 5.61 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 61:27 K:BB across 15 starts (77 innings). Perez will look to get on track in his next outing, currently lined up for next week at home against St. Louis.
Jul 10 2024Perez (1-5) allowed five runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out five over 4.2 innings to take the loss Wednesday versus the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez gave up two runs in the first inning, and his start was punctuated by a Rhys Hoskins solo home run in the fifth. Consistency has been an issue for Perez since he returned from a groin injury -- he's given up 12 runs over 16 innings since his return, though he's allowed just two homers over three starts in that span. The veteran southpaw is at a 5.15 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 57:25 K:BB through 73.1 innings over 14 starts this season.
Jul 4 2024Perez pitched 7.1 innings in a no-decision against the Cardinals on Thursday, allowing one unearned run on six hits while striking out two and walking one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez pitched into the seventh inning for the second time this season, but he's come away with a no-decision on both of those occasions. The 33-year-old lefty bounced back well Thursday after giving up six runs in his first start back from the injured list last week. Perez has fared much better at home this season with a 3.65 ERA in seven starts, compared to a 5.97 ERA in six road starts.
Jun 28 2024Perez (1-4) took the loss Friday versus Atlanta, allowing six runs on eight hits and two walks over four innings with four strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old veteran looked rusty in his return from the injured list after leaving a May 26 start -- coincidentally, also against Atlanta -- with a groin injury. Perez managed to last 92 pitches, finding the zone with only 39.1 percent of them, down significantly from his previous season average of 54.8 percent. The Pittsburgh southpaw's ERA now stands at 5.28 across 61.1 innings. He looks to bounce back in his next start, currently scheduled to be against the Cardinals at home.
Jun 27 2024Perez (groin) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Friday in Atlanta, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Pirates will push back Jared Jones' next turn through the rotation in order to make room for Perez, whose last outing before he landed on the IL in late May coincidentally came against Atlanta. Perez needed just one rehab start to convince the Pirates he was ready to rejoin the big club, as he allowed two runs (one earned) over five innings while tossing 65 pitches for Triple-A Indianapolis last weekend. Perez shouldn't face any major restrictions with his workload Friday.
Jun 24 2024Perez (groin) is expected to rejoin the rotation this weekend in Atlanta, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez got his pitch count up to 65 in a rehab outing with Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday and threw some more pitches in the bullpen following the appearance. He's rejoined the Pirates in Cincinnati and will throw a bullpen session Tuesday. While the team has not yet declared a date for his return to the rotation, it's fully expected to happen this weekend. Perez has been shelved since late May with a strained left groin.
Jun 22 2024Perez (groin) allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and no walks while striking out four across five innings in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was Perez's first rehab outing since landing on the injured list May 28 and he threw 63 pitches. That was slightly below his goal of 75 entering the appearance, though he likely did enough to prove he's ready to be activated for his next turn through the rotation. The earliest he'd return is Friday at Atlanta.
Jun 21 2024Perez (groin) will pitch for Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez has been steadily progressing since being placed on the IL in late May with a strained left groin, and he will take the last step of his recovery by starting a rehab assignment. Per Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com, Perez is expected to throw roughly 75 pitches Saturday as his only rehab start. Prior to the injury, Perez held a 4.71 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP across 57.1 innings with Pittsburgh.
Jun 19 2024Perez (groin) threw live batting practice Monday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There weren't many details shared about the session, but Perez did tell manager Derek Shelton he felt fine after the activity. Perez may embark on a rehab assignment soon, though there isn't much clarity for the time being.
Jun 8 2024Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Friday that Perez (groin) will likely resume throwing off the slope of a mound this weekend, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was placed on the 15-day injured list May 28 with a left groin strain, which he sustained while covering first base on a play during his last start May 26. Tomczyk noted that Perez is pain-free in all of his rehab activities and has been throwing off flat ground without restrictions, so the southpaw looks like he'll soon be able to move on to the next phase of his rehab by throwing a bullpen session. Perez is without a defined target date for a return from the IL, but he's likely at least a week away from being activated.
May 28 2024The Pirates placed Perez on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left groin strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez injured his groin while covering first base during Sunday's start against Atlanta. He initially remained in the game before eventually being pulled. It's not clear at this point how long the southpaw might be sidelined. Quinn Priester will likely be recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to replace Perez in the Pirates rotation.
May 26 2024Perez was removed from Sunday's game against Atlanta due to a left groin injury. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez left after the third inning of Sunday's contest, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out two. Carmen Mlodzinski came in for Perez for the top of the fourth inning. The severity of the injury is not known, and Perez is currently slated to make his next start June 2 against the Blue Jays.
May 22 2024Perez came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-inning win over the Giants, giving up four runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran southpaw threw only 56 of 98 pitches for strikes, but an Oneil Cruz error in the first inning helped soften the blow to Perez's ERA. He's completed six innings only once in his last seven starts, posting a 6.37 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 29:12 K:BB through 35.1 innings over that stretch, but Pittsburgh doesn't have many healthy alternatives for its rotation right now. Perez will try to turn things around in his next outing, which lines up to come at home this weekend against Atlanta.
May 15 2024Perez (1-3) took the loss Wednesday against the Brewers, allowing nine runs on 11 hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All nine of Milwaukee's runs against Perez came via home run -- the left-hander gave up a career-high five long balls after not allowing more than one in any of his first eight starts this year. It was a brutal day for the veteran left-hander, whose ERA is up to 4.86 with a 1.50 WHIP and 40:14 K:BB through 50 innings this season. Perez will look to get back on track in his next outing, currently slated for early next week at home versus San Francisco.
May 9 2024Perez allowed four earned runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out five across five innings Wednesday against the Angels. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez worked five effective innings, allowing only two earned runs. However, he allowed the first two hitters he faced in the sixth inning to reach base, who then came around to score after Luis Ortiz entered the game. Perez has faded in the sixth inning in consecutive starts, allowing five earned runs combined in the frame. Overall, he still has a positive 3.60 ERA, though that comes with a less impressive 1.40 WHIP and 36:13 K:BB.
May 3 2024Perez (1-2) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs on eight hits over 5.1 innings as the Pirates fell 3-2 to the Rockies. He struck out four without walking a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran lefty was engaged in a scoreless pitchers' duel with Cal Quantrill through five innings, but Perez ran out of gas in the sixth. He exited after 88 pitches (61 strikes), coming up two outs short of his fourth quality start of the season. Perez will take a 3.15 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 31:13 K:BB through 40 innings into his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home next week against the Angels.
Apr 28 2024Perez pitched six innings in a no-decision against the Giants on Saturday, allowing one unearned run on four hits and two walks over six innings while striking out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was highly-efficient Saturday, retiring 11 of the first 13 batters he faced before eventually surrendering an RBI double to Wilmer Flores in the bottom of the sixth. It marked the veteran lefty's third start this season in which he lasted six or more innings, and he's now given up two or fewer runs in four of his six outings overall. On the downside, he's also issued multiple walks in all but one start this season.
Apr 21 2024Perez (1-1) picked up the loss Sunday against the Red Sox, allowing four runs on six hits over four innings. He walked four and struck out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The day began with a seven pitch walk which set the tone for the Boston effort against Perez, who was consistently battled throughout his outing and labored through 91 pitches over four-plus innings. Perez came into the game with just seven walks and 16 strikeouts through four starts spanning 24.2 innings, but uncharacteristically walked four and struck out seven on the day, leading to the elevated pitch count. Despite allowing eight baserunners through four, Perez held the Red Sox in check by allowing just two runs. He was then pulled after allowing the first two runners to reach base in the fifth with a one-out single by Reese McGuire off reliever Ryder Ryan plating both inherited runners and saddling Perez with four earned runs allowed. Perez will look to rebound in his next start, tentatively slated to take place during next weekend's series in San Francisco against the Giants.
Apr 15 2024Perez did not factor into the decision Monday against the Mets, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was pitching well again through his first five innings until being chased by three Mets hits and a walk in the sixth inning. The 33-year-old veteran has provided stability to the rotation during his first year in Pittsburgh, pitching to the tune of a 2.55 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB over 24.2 innings. Perez is scheduled to make his next start at home against the Red Sox.
Apr 9 2024Perez didn't factor in the decision Tuesday after he gave up one run on six hits and no walks over eight innings during a 5-3 loss to the Tigers. He struck out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran left-hander pitched well in his first two starts of the campaign with three runs allowed across 11 innings, but he was outright dominant Tuesday as he threw 70 of his 100 pitches for strikes and generated a combined 36 called and swinging strikes. Perez was in line for his second victory before closer David Bednar fell apart in the ninth inning. Perez is off to one of the best starts of his big-league career with a 1.89 ERA through three turns, with a matchup versus the Phillies awaiting him this weekend.
Apr 4 2024Perez (1-0) earned the win over Washington on Thursday, pitching 6.2 innings and allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six batters. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was efficient in the outing, needing a modest 85 pitches to get through 6.2 frames. He induced just eight swinging strikes but was still able to notch six punchouts, and he picked up both his first win and his first quality start as a Pirate. Perez was ineffective last year with the Rangers, recording a 4.45 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 5.9 K/9 over 141.2 innings. He's started off 2024 on a better foot, however, allowing just three runs through 11 frames despite an uninspiring 8:5 K:BB.
Mar 30 2024Perez didn't factor into the decision against the Marlins on Friday, allowing one run on six hits and three walks over 4.1 innings while striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran lefty was stingy when it came to runs, but Perez needed 86 pitches (50 strikes) to record 13 outs and couldn't last long enough to qualify for the win in an eventual 7-2 victory. He's expected to give the Pirates some reliable innings this season, but after working as a swingman for the Rangers last season and making 15 of his 35 appearances in relief, Perez could be a bullpen candidate once prospects like Paul Skenes and Bubba Chandler are deemed ready for the majors.
Mar 18 2024Perez has allowed one earned run across 12 innings with a 13:4 K:BB in Grapefruit League action. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There are a couple of vacancies in the back of the Pirates' rotation, but Perez will be locked in as a starter to begin the regular season. He built up to five innings in an outing against the Philies on Monday, racking up eight strikeouts against two walks without allowing a run. Despite the strong form, there should be some skepticism about Perez's performance, as he's posted an ERA above 4.40 in six of his last seven campaigns.
Dec 18 2023Perez signed a one-year, $8 million contract with the Pirates on Monday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez accepted a qualifying offer from the Rangers last offseason following his surprising 2022 campaign, but he struggled to repeat his performance in 2023, collecting a 4.45 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 93:49 K:BB over 141.2 frames. He also posted one of the lower groundball rates of his career at 45.5 percent. Perez will turn 33 in April and a rebound in Pittsburgh in 2024 seems unlikely.
Sep 25 2023Perez was credited with his second hold of the season in Sunday's 9-8 win over the Mariners after striking out a batter and allowing two earned runs on one hit and two walks over 1.2 innings out of the bullpen. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Perez delivered 4.2 scoreless innings out of the bullpen Wednesday, manager Bruce Bochy told Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com that the veteran southpaw might be a candidate to fill the vacant No. 5 spot in the rotation. The open spot in the rotation comes up Tuesday against the Angels, but after throwing 40 pitches in relief Sunday, Perez no longer looks like a realistic option to start for Texas. The Rangers could end up treating Tuesday's contest as more of a bullpen day, with the likes of Andrew Heaney, Jake Latz and Cody Bradford presumably available to cover multiple innings, if needed.
Sep 20 2023Manager Bruce Bochy said it's "fair to say" Perez (10-4) may have worked his way back into the Rangers' starting rotation after the lefty allowed three hits and one walk with five strikeouts over 4.2 scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Red Sox, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.comreports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wednesday's starter Jon Gray was unable to make it through three frames, but Perez pitched excellent in long relief and could make a start or two for Texas down the stretch with Max Scherzer (shoulder) sidelined. Perez initially struggled after being moved to the bullpen in early August, but he's surrendered just two earned runs with a 0.96 WHIP across his past 18.2 innings.
Aug 29 2023Perez (9-4) earned the win Monday against the Mets. He struck out a pair in two scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez had struggled mightily in his prior two appearances, allowing six runs on nine hits over 6.1 innings. He was sharp Monday, however, delivering two scoreless innings in relief of Jon Gray to earn his ninth win. Since moving to the bullpen earlier this month, Perez sports a 4.76 ERA across 11.1 innings. Overall, his ERA sits at 4.96 with a 1.49 WHIP and 75:44 K:BB across 119.2 innings this season. The 32-year-old southpaw should continue to work in a swing role for the Rangers down the stretch.
Aug 29 2023Perez (9-4) earned the win in relief Monday against the Mets, firing two scoreless innings during which he recorded two strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez had struggled mightily in his prior two appearances, allowing six runs on nine hits over 6.1 innings. He was sharp Monday, however, firing 19 of his 27 pitches for strikes in relief of Jon Gray to earn his ninth win. Since moving to the bullpen earlier this month, Perez sports a 4.76 ERA across 11.1 innings. Overall, his ERA sits at 4.96 with a 1.49 WHIP and 75:44 K:BB across 119.2 innings this season. The 32-year-old southpaw should continue to work in a swingman role for the Rangers down the stretch.
Aug 7 2023Perez allowed one hit and struck out one over a scoreless inning of relief in Sunday's 6-0 win over Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Perez's first turn out of the bullpen after he was removed from the starting rotation, as the Rangers created room for starters acquired at the trade deadline. He mopped up in the ninth inning, but the stretched-out Perez could work as a long reliever when a starter is unable give the team length.
Aug 3 2023Perez was moved to the bullpen Thursday, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old lefty is the odd man out in the Rangers' rotation after the club acquired both Max Scherzer and Jordan Montgomery ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. Perez was excellent for Texas in 2022, even earning his first career All-Star nod, but he's struggled to a 4.98 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 69:41 K:BB through 108.1 innings (20 starts) this season.
Jul 29 2023Perez (8-4) allowed four runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out just one in 5.2 innings, taking the loss Saturday versus the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez gave up all four runs in the second inning, and the Texas offense mustered just four hits and three walks in the game. It was the second outing in a row in which Perez gave up four runs in one frame, though he was able to overcome it last Sunday versus the Dodgers. The southpaw now has a 4.98 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 69:41 K:BB through 108.1 innings over 20 starts this season. Perez is tentatively lined up for a home start versus the Marlins next weekend, but either he or Dane Dunning may be at risk of losing their spot in the rotation once the Rangers activate Max Scherzer and Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) shakes off his injury.
Jul 23 2023Perez (8-3) earned the win Sunday over the Dodgers, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six over six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez got off to a terrible start, allowing a grand slam to Max Muncy in the first inning. The veteran southpaw settled down after that, and the Rangers' offense took care of the rest to give Perez his first win of the month. He's now at a 4.91 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 68:38 K:BB through 102.2 innings over 19 starts this season. Perez is lined up to make his next start on the road in San Diego.
Jul 16 2023Perez allowed three runs on five hits and four walks while striking out two over five innings in a no-decision versus the Guardians on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three runs against Perez were knocked in by Steven Kwan. After a short outing versus Houston on July 3, Perez was skipped in the rotation before the All-Star break, and he was sloppy against a light-hitting lineup despite the extra time off. The southpaw now has a 4.84 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 62:36 K:BB through 96.2 innings over 18 starts. Perez is lined up for a tough home start versus the Dodgers over the weekend.
Jul 6 2023Perez's next turn in the rotation will be skipped, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was originally lined up to start Saturday's game against the Nationals, but his next start will now have to wait until after the All-Star break. Cody Bradford will likely start Friday against Washington, pushing back Andrew Heaney into Saturday as Perez's replacement. Perez finishes the first half of the season with a 4.81 ERA and 1.48 WHIP through 91.2 innings.
Jul 3 2023Perez did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing six runs on six hits and two walks without recording a strikeout over 1.1 innings in a 12-11 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez needed 57 pitches to record just four outs Monday. He managed to work through traffic in the opening frame before the Astros cranked three home runs in the second inning, capped by Kyle Tucker's grand slam. The rough outing snapped a stretch of three consecutive quality starts for Perez. The veteran left-hander will look to get back on track in his next start, tentatively scheduled for this weekend in Washington.
Jun 27 2023Perez did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over six innings against the Tigers. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran left-hander delivered his third consecutive quality start but missed out on a victory since Texas didn't gain the lead for good until a five-run eighth inning. Perez surrendered seven runs in 3.1 frames in Tampa Bay on June 11, but he otherwise pitched well in across five starts in June and finished the month with a 3.99 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 14:10 K:BB over 29.1 innings. A matchup with the Astros likely awaits this weekend.
Jun 21 2023Perez (7-3) earned the win Wednesday over the White Sox. He allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out two over seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez earned his fifth quality start in his last seven outings, though the two exceptions in that span have generally offset the positives. He snapped a four-start winless skid with this effort despite throwing just 59 of 100 pitches for strikes. Perez has walked multiple batters in five of his last six starts, and he hasn't struck out more than five in any of those games. For the season, he's at a 4.38 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 56:28 K:BB through 84.1 innings over 15 starts. He's lined up for a home start versus the Tigers next week.
Jun 17 2023Perez (6-3) took the loss Friday, giving up two runs on three hits and two walks over six innings as the Rangers were downed 2-1 to the Blue Jays. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran southpaw made only one real mistake, but Danny Jansen ripped it over the left-field wall in the fifth inning for a two-run shot. The quality start was Perez's sixth of the season, but he's also been prone to meltdowns lately, coughing up at least six runs in three of eight outings since the beginning of May -- a stretch in which he carries a 6.18 ERA. 1.58 WHIP and 28:17 K:BB through 43.2 innings. He'll try to avoid another collapse in his next start, likely to come next week on the road against the White Sox.
Jun 11 2023Perez (6-2) allowed seven runs on 10 hits and three walks while striking out two over 3.1 innings, taking the loss Sunday versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays did all of their damage against Perez, tallying just two hits after he exited the contest. This was the fourth time in his last seven outings that the veteran southpaw has given up at least four runs, including a pair of seven-spots. The loss was his first since April 8. Perez owns a 4.67 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 51:24 K:BB through 71.1 innings over 13 starts. He's lined up to make his next start at home versus the Blue Jays.
Jun 5 2023Perez allowed an unearned run on three hits and one walk over seven innings in a no-decision against St. Louis on Monday. He struck out five batters. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez tossed arguably his best game of the campaign, giving up a season-low three hits and tying a season high by completing seven frames. The only run he allowed was unearned, and he finished with his fifth quality start. The southpaw was in line for the win when he departed, but Grant Anderson gave up two runs in relief in the eighth inning, sending Perez to a no-decision. Despite that disappointment, Perez bounced back nicely after giving up six earned runs over 4.2 frames against Detroit his last time out.
May 30 2023Perez did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing six runs on seven hits and four walks over 4.2 innings against Detroit. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second time this year that Perez has failed to make it through five innings. The 32-year-old southpaw has struggled in May, pitching to a 6.91 ERA through five starts. On the season, Perez is 6-1 with a 4.43 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 44:20 K:BB across 61innings. Perez will look to right the ship in his next outing, currently scheduled for next week against the Cardinals.
May 24 2023Perez (6-1) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over 7 innings against the Pirates. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez has now logged seven innings in consecutive starts, allowing two runs in each outing. The veteran left-hander lowered his ERA to 3.83 with a 1.47 WHIP and 41:16. While Perez isn't expected to post large strikeout totals, it was somewhat concerning that his ground-ball rate was down to 38 percent after posting a career-best 52 percent mark last season. He took a step in the right direction Wednesday, coaxing 12 groundouts and just one flyout.
May 19 2023Perez (5-1) allowed two runs on seven hits through seven innings Friday, striking out seven and earning a win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez faced little trouble through five shutout frames before Colorado plated two runs on four hits in the sixth inning. He coughed up 11 runs over his previous two starts but bounced back with his fifth win over the year. Perez tied his season best with seven strikeouts and lowered his ERA to 4.01 through 49.1 innings. He's currently expected to start in Pittsburgh next week.
May 13 2023Perez did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks over five innings against the Athletics. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez certainly improved on his last appearance, when he coughed up seven runs in 3.2 innings against the Angels. However, this still wasn't a great showing, and it was against a historically bad Athletics team (9-31). The southpaw has a generous 1.61 WHIP so far this year, but there is good reason to believe that he can turn it around. The 32-year-old veteran posted a 2.41 ERA across six starts in the month of April, so this could possibly be just a rough patch.
May 7 2023Perez did not factor in the decision in Sunday's win over the Angels. He allowed seven runs on eight hits and three walks with two strikeouts in 3.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both Perez and Jose Suarez struggled in a high-scoring contest that was at 11-7 through four innings. Perez had allowed a total of seven runs (six earned) over his previous four starts combined. The 32-year-old southpaw saw his ERA rise to 3.86 with a 1.55 WHIP and 28:12 K:BB across 37.1 innings through seven starts this season. Perez is tentatively scheduled for a favorable road start in Oakland during next weekend's four-game series.
May 1 2023Perez (4-1) got the win over the Yankees on Sunday, allowing one run on six hits and a walk while striking out two over six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was an efficient outing for Perez on Sunday, who only needed 70 pitches to navigate through six innings. He undoubtedly could have kept going but there was no need to risk a possible injury with the Rangers up 14-1 by the end of the sixth. The 32-year-old induced plenty of weak contact and his only blemish on the day came in the third, after a single, a double and a groundout plated a run for the Yankees. Perez continues to find ways to get the job done despite his velocity being down a tick and that he's been giving up more fly balls than last year in the early going. He sits at a 2.41 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 26:9 K:BB over 33.2 innings and tentatively lines up to face the Angels on the road next weekend.
Apr 3 2023Perez (1-0) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on eight hits and three walks over 5.2 innings in a 2-1 victory over the Phillies. He struck out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was far from perfect Sunday, but he was able to dial up timely double plays and get strikeouts when he needed to. The veteran left-hander was stellar for Texas in 2022, posting a 2.89 ERA and 1.26 WHIP with a 169:69 K:BB across 196.1 innings (32 starts), and he'll look to build off that in 2023.
Mar 29 2023Perez allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out five over five innings in Tuesday's spring start against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez threw 70 pitches and another 15 in the bullpen in his final spring tune-up, per Dave Sessions of MLB.com. The left-hander is next scheduled to pitch Sunday at home against the Phillies.
Mar 13 2023Perez allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out four over 3.1 innings in Team Venezuela's 5-1 win over Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was down early after giving up a couple of hits to Julio Rodriguez and Juan Soto, but the left-hander settled in and gave his teammates time grab a lead they would not relinquish. Perez is coming off a career year and will be a key piece of a rotation that looks like one of the best on paper with the additions of Jacob deGrom, Andrew Heaney and Nathan Eovaldi.
Mar 5 2023Perez allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits while striking out three over three innings in Saturday's spring start against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was making his second Cactus League start and final one before jetting off to the World Baseball Classic. The left-hander bumped his pitch count to 55 pitches, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, and got all nine of his outs on groundballs (six) or strikeouts. The pitcher who averages more than three walks per nine innings during his career has yet to walk a batter in six spring innings. He also received a mouthful from old friend Elvis Andrus, who sent the pitcher on his way to the WBC with a two-run home run. Perez is expected to start Venezuela's opener against the Dominican Republic next Saturday and will be on a 65-pitch limit.
Feb 28 2023Perez allowed one run on three hits while striking out one over three innings in Monday's spring game against Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was the first Texas starter to work more than two innings and logged 40 pitches. The elevated inning count is due to the left-hander's participation in the World Baseball Classic. He's aiming for 55 to 65 pitches in his next start, according to Jack Magruder of MLB.com, before flying to Miami to join Venezuela for the WBC. Perez, who was the Rangers' most consistent rotation member and earned his first All-Star nod last season, could be a front-end starter on most teams but will serve on the back end of the Rangers' loaded rotation.
Nov 15 2022Perez accepted the Rangers' one-year, $19.65 million qualifying offer Tuesday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Most players who are extended qualifying offers decline them, but with Perez coming off a career year that kind of came out of nowhere, it's not surprising to see him take this significant one-year contract. The 31-year-old southpaw logged a 2.89 ERA, 3.59 xERA, 1.26 WHIP and 169 strikeouts in 196.1 innings (10th most in the majors) last season.
Oct 3 2022Perez (12-8) got the loss after he pitched six innings, surrendering one run on five hits and five walks while striking out two Monday versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez finished his season on a high note, limiting the Yankees to one run over six frames. The only blemish on his line came in the top of the fifth frame when Kyle Higashioka notched an RBI single. Perez snagged a third straight quality start and he produced five of them over his final six outings of the season overall. The left-hander will finish the campaign with a 2.89 ERA and 1.26 WHIP with 169 strikeouts over 32 starts in 2022.
Sep 28 2022Perez (12-7) was tagged with the loss against Seattle on Wednesday, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three batters over seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez gave up two runs in the first inning and another in the third before settling down and finishing with four scoreless frames. The left-hander got little run support, however, and ended up with the loss despite tossing his fourth quality start in five September outings. Perez will need to pick up a win in his final start of the season to tie his career-best total of 13, but he's already racked up a career high in strikeouts (167) and is essentially guaranteed to end with his best marks in ERA (currently at 2.93) and WHIP (currently at 1.25).
Sep 22 2022Perez allowed three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five across six innings Thursday against the Angels. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez allowed all three of his earned runs in the third inning after allowing four consecutive hitters to reach base with two outs. He's had a few blowup outings since the All-Star break but has still turned in six quality starts in his last eight outings. For the season, Perez has maintained an impressive 2.90 ERA with a 164:61 K:BB across 183.1 innings on the campaign.
Sep 17 2022Perez (12-6) earned the win against the Rays on Friday, allowing three runs on nine hits while striking out three and walking one over 5.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite allowing 10 baserunners, Perez limited the damage to three runs, which the Rangers' offense was able to overcome. Perez tossed 58 of 91 pitches for strikes across 5.1 frames, missing out on a quality start after picking up two in his last two starts. The lefty earned the win, but he also saw his ERA worsen to a still-impressive 2.84.
Sep 12 2022Perez (11-6) gave up one earned run on six hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings to earn the win in a 4-1 victory over the Blue Jays on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez continued his strong 2022 campaign with a quality start that ended the Blue Jays' three-game winning streak. Perez never got into any serious trouble and lowered his ERA to 2.77 with the outing. The veteran left-hander is in the midst of a career season and if he can continue to pitch the way he has, he will end the year with a sub-3.00 ERA for the first time. He is tentatively expected to make his next start at Tampa Bay.
Sep 6 2022Perez (10-6) took the loss against Houston on Monday, allowing one run on six hits and one walk while striking out five batters over seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez bounced back nicely with a quality start after allowing five runs over five innings against the Astros six days ago. However, the southpaw was outdueled by rookie hurler Hunter Brown and was tagged with his second straight loss. Perez nonetheless lowered his season ERA to 2.82, which ranks seventh best among qualified American League starters. Prior to this season, his lowest season ERA was 3.62 in 2013, so he's been one of the most pleasantly surprising starters in the majors this season.
Aug 31 2022Perez (10-5) allowed five earned runs on nine hits and four walks while striking out five across five innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez struggled throughout the outing, allowing at least one earned run in three of his five innings. Wednesday's start marked only the second time in nine starts since the All-Star break that Perez has allowed more than two earned runs in an outing. For the season, he owns a 2.89 ERA with a 144:54 K:BB across 159 frames.
Aug 24 2022Perez (10-4) allowed four hits and one walk while striking out seven across six scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday against Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was handed a nine-run lead within the first two innings, but he turned out to not need much run support. He successfully navigated the start at Coors Field by combining to record 14 of his 18 outs between groundballs and strikeouts. Perez has allowed two or fewer earned runs in six of seven starts since the All-Star break, which has helped him lower his ERA to 2.69 across 154 innings on the season.
Aug 20 2022Perez (9-4) gave up two earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings to take the loss in a 2-1 defeat against the Twins on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez pitched well on the road in Minnesota, racking up seven punchouts despite only garnering five swinging strikes. His five-pitch mix kept batters guessing and taking called third strikes. Despite being saddled with the loss, it was Perez's 17th quality start of the year. The runs he surrendered came on back-to-back solo home runs in the first inning off the bats of Luis Arraez and Jose Miranda. Perez is putting together the best season of his decade-long career and has a 2.8 Fangraphs WAR to go along with an ERA of 2.80. He is tentatively expected to make his next start at Colorado.
Aug 15 2022Perez did not factor into the decision against the Mariners on Sunday, allowing three runs (one earned) on four hits while striking out seven and walking five over six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was not his best outing, but Perez helped keep the Rangers in the game, throwing 66 of 105 pitches for strikes across six frames and allowing one earned run. The five walks were a single-game season high for the veteran lefty. Perez now has 15 quality starts on the year and has picked up four in his last five outings. He will take a 2.79 ERA into his next appearance.
Aug 9 2022Perez (9-3) took the loss Tuesday in Houston, allowing seven runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two in five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez retired the Astros in order over the first three innings but struggled to record outs after that. In the fourth, he lost control and walked three batters before giving up a two-out grand slam to Aledmys Diaz. Houston tacked on two more runs in the fifth and, after giving up a single and a double to start the sixth, Perez was removed. The poor outing snapped a run of four consecutive starts where the lefty allowed only one earned run.
Aug 3 2022Perez allowed one earned run on five hits and three walks while striking out nine and walking three across six innings Wednesday against the Orioles. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez allowed only a solo home run to Ryan McKenna, and otherwise dominated the Orioles lineup by matching his season high with nine strikeouts. Though he's surrendered multiple walks in each of his last four outings, Perez has also allowed only one earned run in each of those appearances. That stretch has lowered his ERA to 2.47 on the season to go along with a 116:38 K:BB across 131 frames.
Jul 29 2022Perez (9-2) allowed a run on three hits and two walks while striking out six in seven innings to earn the win over the Angels on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez kept the Angels off the board for five innings before they scraped together a run in the sixth. This was the third straight start in which the southpaw's allowed only one run, and he's given up 10 hits and nine walks in that stretch. The 31-year-old has put together an impressive campaign in his second stint with the Rangers, logging a 2.52 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 107:35 K:BB across 125 innings in 20 starts. He's projected for a home start versus the Orioles next week.
Jul 24 2022Perez (10-2) allowed one run on four hits and three walks over seven innings Sunday, striking out six and earning a win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez fired four scoreless innings before the Athletics broke through with an RBI groundout by Nick Allen in the fifth. After taking a loss in each of his first two appearances of the year, the veteran southpaw is 8-0 with a 2.29 ERA across his subsequent 17 starts. He's allowed two runs despite issuing seven walks over his last 12 frames. Perez will carry a 2.59 ERA into his projected road outing against the Angels next week.
Jul 14 2022Perez allowed a run on three hits and four walks with nine strikeouts in five innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was tagged for 13 runs in 18.2 innings across his last three starts. He limited hits better Thursday, but he matched a season high with four walks, and he threw only 59 of 102 pitches for strikes. The lone run against the southpaw was an inside-the-park home run from Sam Haggerty. Perez closed out the first half of the campaign with a 2.68 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 95:30 K:BB in 111 innings across 18 starts. He's been a pleasant surprise for the Rangers, and he'll look to stay strong after the All-Star break.
Jul 10 2022Perez did not factor into the decision against the Twins on Saturday, allowing six runs on seven hits while striking out five and walking one over six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez threw 61 of 97 pitches for strikes in Saturday's outing, his worst since a four-run appearance June 27. It was just the third time this season that the lefty allowed more than three runs in a game. However, it could be a sign of things to come for Perez, since his xFIP sits at 3.72 and his SIERA sits at 3.86 compared to his 2.72 ERA.
Jul 2 2022Perez (7-2) earned the win over the Mets on Saturday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four over 6.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was tagged for two homers in the contest, but those were the only hits that produced any runs for the Mets. He continues to go deep into games regularly -- this was the 13th time in 16 starts this season that he has completed at least six innings. Perez has tallied 12 quality starts among those outings, tied for fourth in the majors. The veteran southpaw has been one of the game's most pleasant surprises on the mound this season, posting a 2.34 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 7-2 record over 100 innings.
Jun 21 2022Perez (5-2) earned the victory Tuesday over Philadelphia, striking out six in six scoreless innings while allowing six hits and three walks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Perez held the Phillies scoreless he was pitching around trouble all night. The lefty allowed baserunners in every inning but limited the offense to singles and walks. It was the 10th time in 13 starts that he allowed one earned run or fewer while pitching at least six innings. His next start will likely be early next week in Kansas City.
Jun 16 2022Perez allowed a run on eight hits and struck out five over seven innings in a no-decision versus the Tigers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lone run Perez gave up came on a Robbie Grossman sacrifice fly in the sixth inning. Perez still gave up a few too many hits, but he was able to limit the damage in contrast to the seven runs (six earned) on 12 hits he gave up last Saturday against the White Sox. The southpaw has pitched to a 2.10 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 65:18 K:BB across 81.1 innings in 13 starts. He's projected for a home start versus the Phillies next week.
Jun 11 2022Perez escaped with a no-decision Saturday against the White Sox despite allowing seven runs (six earned) on 12 hits, striking out four while walking two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez owns a modest 20.0 percent strikeout rate, so the 1.56 ERA he carried into this start was always going to rise once the hits started falling. They fell early and often in this one, with the White Sox scoring twice in the second inning, three times in the fourth and twice more in the fifth. Perez also gave up just his second homer of the season, a two-run shot to Jake Burger. The outing raised his ERA by over half a run to 2.18 on the year and stands in stark contrast to the 0.88 ERA he posted across his last nine starts, serving as a reminder that this is a pitcher with a career 4.55 ERA we're talking about, not one who regularly finds himself in Cy Young contention. He'll try to get back on track next week in Detroit.
Jun 5 2022Perez allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks with seven strikeouts in six innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was solid, but the two runs against him were from Eugenio Suarez hits (solo home run, RBI single). The left-hander has now gone at least six innings in nine straight starts -- he continues to provide solid length, and this was the first time he's allowed multiple runs since May 10. Perez owns a sparkling 1.56 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 56:16 K:BB through 69.1 innings in 11 starts overall. He'll likely make his next start in Chicago against the White Sox next weekend.
May 31 2022Perez (4-2) earned the victory, striking out five in seven shutout innings while allowing three hits and no walks in a 3-0 win Tuesday over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez retired the last 16 batters he faced en route to his fourth consecutive victory. It was the eighth straight start where the veteran allowed one earned run or fewer and pitched at least six innings. One of the best stories in all of baseball to start the season, the lefty is pacing the American League with a 1.42 ERA and 63.1 innings pitched. He's yet to allow a long ball in 2022 after allowing 1.3 homers per nine innings over the previous five seasons.
May 26 2022Perez didn't factor into the decision during Thursday's 4-1 win over Oakland, allowing one rune on four hits and two walks with six strikeouts in seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the seventh straight start, Perez limited the opposing offense to one run or less as Oakland was only able to scratch across one run in the fourth inning. Despite the excellent stretch, Perez has only won three starts despite a 1.12 ERA across 48.1 innings as Texas is scoring just over three runs per game during the streak. A 3.65 xFIP indicates Perez's 1.60 seasonal ERA stands to increase some though he'll look to keep the momentum rolling against Tampa Bay next week.
May 21 2022Perez (3-2) earned the win during Friday's 3-2 victory over Houston, allowing eight hits and one walk with five strikeouts in a complete-game shutout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez had been pitching well lately but took his game to new heights Friday, keeping a potent Astros offense off the board in spinning just the third shutout by one pitcher of 2022. The 31-year-old tossed a season-high 108 pitches with only 13 of 73 strikes of the swinging variety; however, perhaps the most noteworthy item was manager Chris Woodward's trust after the tying run came to the plate in the ninth inning. Following two poor outings to open the season, Perez has allowed just three earned runs over his last 41.1 innings across six starts and owns a 1.64 ERA and 1.01 WHIP with a 38:12 K:BB in 49.1 innings. He'll go for an encore against Oakland next week.
May 15 2022Perez (2-2) allowed a run on five hits and two walks while striking out seven in six innings to earn the win Sunday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez recorded his fifth consecutive quality start during Sunday's outing, and he picked up his second straight victory. The 31-year-old allowed seven runs (six earned) in eight innings over his first two starts of the season but has posted a 0.84 ERA in 32.1 innings over his last five outings. He projects to make his next start on the road against Houston on Friday.
May 10 2022Perez (1-2) earned the win and struck out six in 6.1 innings while allowing four runs (one earned) on five hits in a 6-4 victory Tuesday over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez faced the minimum through the first four innings, erasing the lone single allowed on a double-play ball. In the fifth, two hits led to an earned run. The lefty likely could have completed the seventh inning unscathed but consecutive errors by Charlie Culberson to begin the frame led to three unearned runs. Over his last four starts, he has a remarkable 0.68 ERA and 0.68 WHIP in 26.1 innings. His next start will likely be early next week against the Angels.
May 5 2022Perez tossed seven scoreless inning and allowed four hits during Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Phillies, but he didn't factor into the decision. He struck out four and walked four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez scattered eight baserunners across seven innings thanks to three double plays from the Rangers infield. After allowing six earned runs over his first two outings, the veteran lefty has surrendered just one run over his last 20 innings. During that stretch, Perez has given up just eight hits and sports a 13:5 K:BB. Despite the strong run the veteran lefty is still looking for his first win of the year.
Apr 23 2022Perez allowed two hits and one walk while striking out five over six scoreless innings in a no-decision against the A's on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was just the second start of Perez's career with six-plus scoreless innings and two hits or fewer allowed, and Perez became the first Texas starter this season to record an out in the sixth inning or later, per play-by-play broadcaster Jared Sandler. Given his track record, Perez must still be considered a high-risk option. The onus is on Perez to show he can do this with some sort of consistency, and against better offenses.
Apr 18 2022Perez (0-2) was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Angels after allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and three walks while fanning five across four innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez allowed three earned runs across four frames for the second straight outing and once again showed command issues after issuing three walks. The 31-year-old southpaw has been struggling to begin the season, as he has allowed seven runs (six earned) on 12 hits and four walks while fanning seven over his first eight innings this year. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, scheduled for Saturday at Oakland.
Apr 12 2022Perez (0-1) took the loss in Tuesday's 4-1 defeat at the hands of the Rockies, allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk with two strikeouts in four innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was doomed by a third inning during which he permitted five base runners and two of his three runs. The upside is he pitched well enough otherwise though he'll need to strike out more batters to truly make an impact. He's slated to pitch next against the Angels on Sunday.
Mar 30 2022Perez allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out none over three innings in Wednesday's spring training start against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez made his first Cactus League start and was efficient through his three innings. The left-hander worked on a curveball that he's thrown less than 10 percent during his 10-year career, Jack Magruder of MLB.com reports. "I feel great with that pitch, and I think it is another weapon that I have with my stuff," Perez said. He'll add it to his current arsenal which features a cutter, a two-seam fastball and a changeup. "I just need to continue to throw it and get people out" the pitcher added. Where Perez slots into the rotation is up in the air, given that he was the final Ranger starter to appear in a spring game. He'll have one more start before the regular season and could be pushed toward the back end of the rotation. Texas manager Chris Woodward said he's still "working working though" the rotation beyond Opening Day starter Jon Gray.
Mar 29 2022Perez will start Wednesday's spring training game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez, who was signed by the Rangers on March 11, will finally make an appearance in a Cactus League game 19 days later. The left-hander has been working on the back fields, so he should be able to extend to three innings at least. That's roughly where the rest of the staff is at in late March. Perez will be part of the rotation, but it's unclear where he slots.
Mar 11 2022Perez agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract with the Rangers on Friday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez had his $6 million team option for 2022 declined by the Red Sox in November, and he'll now join the Rangers with the transaction freeze lifted. The 30-year-old appeared in 36 games (22 starts) for Boston last season and had a 4.74 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 97:36 K:BB over 114 innings. The veteran lefty could have a spot in Texas' starting rotation with a decent showing in spring training.
Nov 7 2021The Red Sox have declined Perez's $6 million option for 2022, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty flashed competence at times in 2021 but struggled overall, pitching to a 4.74 ERA and 1.51 WHIP in 114 innings. Perez made 22 starts before moving to the bullpen, where he worked as a mop-up reliever trusted with only the lowest-leverage situations. He'll be 31 years old next season and figures to find a home as a back-end starter or reliever, albeit with a reduced salary.
Oct 7 2021Perez was added back to the Red Sox's roster for the ALDS after being left off the wild-card squad. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez didn't do anything special this season, posting a 4.74 ERA and 1.51 WHIP in a swingman role. He'll make the team as a left-handed relief option while Darwinzon Hernandez will not, potentially due to Perez's ability to soak up more innings if necessary.
Sep 16 2021Perez allowed one unearned run while striking out two over one inning in Wednesday's 9-4 extra-inning win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Red Sox plated six runs in the top half of the 10th inning and had Perez mop up in a low-leverage situation. He balked the runner placed at second base to third before allowing him to score on a groundball out. This was the left-hander's first game back since being activated from the COVID-19 injured list. Perez provides a boost to a bullpen that was hit hard by COVID-19, but he's not expected to pitch in high-leverage spots.
Sep 14 2021Perez (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez has been on the shelf since testing positive for the virus in late August, and he'll rejoin the Red Sox on Tuesday after making one rehab appearance in the minors. The veteran left-hander hasn't fared much better since being demoted to the bullpen with an 8.64 ERA in his past 10 outings.
Sep 13 2021Perez (illness) is expected to be activated from the injured list ahead of Tuedsay's game against Seattle, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez has been kept away from the team due to COVID-19, but he should be back in the bullpen Tuesday. He's accrued a 4.88 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with a 92:35 K:BB across 107 innings so far in 2021.
Sep 10 2021Manager Alex Cora said Friday that Perez (illness) will throw a bullpen at Triple-A Worcester in the coming days, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez completed his quarantine Wednesday and joined the Red Sox for workouts late in the week, but he'll spend some time rehabbing with the minor-league club. The southpaw is slated to make a rehab appearance in Worcester on Sunday and will likely be considered to rejoin the big-league squad afterward.
Sep 8 2021Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Perez (illness) completed his quarantine and is set to fly to Boston later Wednesday to rejoin the team for workouts, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a team off day Thursday, the Red Sox will head to Chicago for a three-game series with the White Sox, but Perez isn't expected to accompany the team. Instead, Cora said the veteran lefty would likely head out on a minor-league rehab assignment, as Perez looks to get his arm reconditioned after being shut down due to his positive COVID-19 test. Perez isn't believed to have experienced any significant side effects since catching the virus, so he may only need to make one rehab appearance before joining the Boston bullpen.
Aug 30 2021Perez tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and will be placed on the injured list, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez is the third player to have recently tested positive for the virus, as Enrique Hernandez and Christian Arroyo were also placed on the COVID IL on Friday due to positive tests. The veteran left-hander will be sidelined for at least the next 10 days and will need to clear the health and safety protocols before rejoining the team.
Aug 29 2021Perez allowed one unearned run on one walk and a hit batsman while striking out one over a third of inning in Saturday's 5-3 extra-inning win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was called on to pitch the bottom of the 10th inning, after Boston plated three in the top half of the inning courtesy of a J.D. Martinez three-run home run. The left-hander walked a batter then hit Bradley Zimmer before striking out Bobby Bradley. Once his three-batter minimum was reached, manager Alex Cora had Adam Ottavino close out the win. Perez, who was moved from the starting rotation to the bullpen earlier this month, was initially effective as a reliever, yet things have gone south since. He had a 2.70 ERA in first five relief outings, but Perez has since permitted eight runs (four earned) over 3.2 innings (9.82 ERA).
Aug 6 2021Manager Alex Cora announced Friday that Perez will exit the starting rotation and move to the bullpen, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander has an 8.53 ERA across his past five starts (19 innings) and will depart the rotation in favor of Tanner Houck. Chris Sale is also nearing his return from the injured list, which should close the door on Perez rejoining the rotation down the stretch.
Aug 5 2021Perez (7-8) was charged with the loss Thursday against the Tigers after surrendering three runs on five hits and no walks while striking out two across 1.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After giving up a solo home run to Robbie Grossman in the first, Perez never fully recovered, leaving with the bases loaded while facing a 2-0 deficit. The outing was his shortest of the season. The southpaw has now made nine starts of four innings or fewer, which is the most in the American League while tying for the most in the majors. Meanwhile, across his last five starts, Perez has surrendered eight home runs, raising his ERA to 4.77 and WHIP to 1.52. The 30-year-old is projected to take the mound again next week against Tampa Bay.
Jul 30 2021Perez (7-7) allowed six runs on seven hits and a walk with three strikeouts in four innings, taking the loss versus Tampa Bay on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For just the second time in 21 starts, Perez yielded three home runs. The six runs allowed also matched a season high for the 30-year-old. He's now gone four starts without a win, posting an 0-3 record in that span. Perez has a 4.56 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 83:33 K:BB across 98.2 innings this season. He lines up for a favorable road start in Detroit next week.
Jul 25 2021Perez allowed three runs on six hits and two walks with six strikeouts in six innings in a no-decision versus the Yankees on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the southpaw was in the game, the Red Sox mustered all of one walk against Yankees starter Domingo German. Perez left in line for the loss, but the Red Sox's five-run rally in the eighth inning got him off the hook. It was the 30-year-old's first quality start since June 3 and also the first time he's completed six innings in that span. For the year, Perez has a 4.18 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 80:32 K:BB across 94.2 innings in 20 starts. He carries a 7-6 record into his next start, tentatively set for next weekend's series in Tampa Bay.
Jul 18 2021Perez (7-6) lost Sunday's 9-1 game to the Yankees, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk with five strikeouts in four innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez's first mistake of the game came on a Gleyber Torres solo shot in the second and he allowed a single run in both the third and fifth innings on two hits allowed. He's averaging just over 4.1 innings pitched in 20 starts this season and is yet to reach 100 pitches in any game, though Perez has now allowed three runs or less in six straight starts.
Jul 11 2021Perez (7-5) allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over 3.2 innings to take the loss to Philadelphia on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was in search of a fourth consecutive win but ran into early trouble, giving up two home runs and losing command during a two-run second inning. Still, he was at just 73 pitches when removed. It was the seventh straight start he's pitched fewer than six innings. The post-break rotation has not yet been set, but Perez should pitch one of the four-game set against the Yankees that kicks off Thursday.
Jul 6 2021Perez (7-4) allowed two runs (one earned) on eight hits and one walk while striking out three over 5.1 innings to pick up the win over the Angels on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was able to snare his seventh win despite pitching fewer than six innings for the 14th time in 17 starts. The left-hander got a big hand from his defense, as Boston outfielders threw out two baserunners, including one at home plate. Perez is expected to pitch the final game of the first half, which will be Sunday at home against the Phillies.
Jul 1 2021Perez (6-4) picked up the win in Wednesday's 6-2 victory over the Royals, giving up two runs on seven hits and 5.1 innings. He struck out two without walking a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty hasn't completed six innings in any of his last five starts and hasn't fanned more than four batters since May 21, but Perez has provided some stability to the back of the Boston rotation nonetheless. He'll carry a 4.04 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 62:26 K:BB through 75.2 innings on the year into his next outing.
Jun 26 2021Perez didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 5-3 win over the Yankees, allowing three unearned runs on six hits and two walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw avoided any damage to his ERA thanks to a Xander Bogaerts error in New York's three-run second inning, but this was still a shaky outing for Perez, who tossed 44 of 67 pitches for strikes before getting the hook. He hasn't lasted more than five innings in four straight starts, and Perez will carry a 4.09 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 60:26 K:BB through 70.1 innings into his next trip to the mound.
Jun 19 2021Perez (5-4) picked up the win in Saturday's 7-1 victory over the Royals, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty wasn't exactly efficient, tossing 43 of 78 pitches for strikes before exiting, but the Red Sox offense gave Perez more than enough support to end his brief two-game losing streak. He'll take a 4.32 ERA and 57:24 K:BB through 66.2 innings into his next outing.
Jun 13 2021Perez (4-4) allowed five runs on six hits and one walk while failing to record a strikeout in 1.1 innings to take the loss against the Blue Jays on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toronto's bats were hot throughout Sunday's matchup, and Perez struggled early in the contest by giving up home runs in each of the first two innings. The southpaw has now given up 11 runs in 3.1 innings across his last two starts, and he's been charged with losses in each of those appearances. He'll attempt to bounce back in his next start and tentatively lines up to take the mound on the road against Kansas City on Saturday.
Jun 8 2021Perez (4-3) was charged with the loss Tuesday against the Astros after surrendering six runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two across two innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After tossing one of his best games of the 2021 campaign against the Astros last week, Perez couldn't silence their bats this time around, giving up a season-worst six runs in his shortest outing of the year. The southpaw served up a solo homer to Carlos Correa in the first before getting knocked around for five runs in the second, including a hit-by-pitch RBI with the bases loaded. The Astros held onto the lead the rest of the way, strapping Perez with his third loss. Despite the horrid outing, the 30-year-old has looked solid across the majority of his last eight starts, going 4-2 in that span. He'll look to bounce back during his next projected start at home Sunday against Toronto.
Jun 3 2021Perez (4-2) earned the win Thursday after holding the Astros scoreless across 7.2 innings. He allowed six hits and a walk while striking out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez continued his standing as one of Boston's top starters in recent weeks, stretching out for his longest appearance of the year and getting pulled after 82 pitches after allowing two baserunners via a single and a walk in the eighth inning. Regardless, the southpaw became the first Red Sox pitcher to record an out in the eighth inning since 2019. Efficiency was key for Perez, as seen in his low pitch count, including a five-pitch third frame. The 30-year-old is now 4-1 in his last seven starts and sports a 3.09 ERA and 1.23 WHIP on the season. He lines up for a rematch with Houston at home Tuesday.
May 28 2021Perez (3-2) allowed two runs on five hits and struck out four in five innings in Friday's win over Miami in a rain-shortened game. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw allowed a two-run home run to Miami catcher Jorge Alfaro in the second inning, but that was the extent of the damage. Perez has won three straight starts, allowing just five runs in 17 innings in that span. For the season, he sports a 3.55 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 48:17 K:BB across 50.2 innings. He lines up for a road start in Houston next week.
May 21 2021Perez (2-2) earned the win Friday against the Phillies after giving up three runs on five hits and a walk while fanning seven across six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez has pitched six innings in each of his last two outings while winning and securing a quality start in both, so it's safe to say he's now trending in the right direction following an uneven start to the campaign. He has given up two or fewer runs in six straight outings as well, and he will try to keep this impressive run going in his next turn on the rotation -- scheduled for next week at home against the Marlins.
May 15 2021Perez (1-2) earned the win Saturday against the Angels after giving up three hits and four walks while recording five strikeouts across six scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old tied a season high with four walks, but he otherwise gave up only three singles to keep the Halos off the board. Perez has a 3.40 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 37:16 K:BB through 39.2 innings (eight starts) in 2021.
May 11 2021Boston manager Alex Cora removed Perez from Monday's game after five innings and 71 pitches for matchup reasons, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez appeared to be cruising after giving up one run over five innings, but Cora opted to bring in Matt Andriese in the sixth. The manager explained that several right-handers were due up in the sixth, and Andriese was well rested to go multiple innings. Furthermore, when Cora was asked about Perez's ability to go deeper, he indicated that he rued a decision made during Perez's previous start. "We left him in against a righty and we got burned," Cora said, referencing the two-run single Perez allowed to Detroit's JaCoby Jones in the sixth inning of his previous start. "Today, we felt like five innings was perfect." Whether Cora will be hesitant to let lineups see Perez three times going forward is not clear, but the left-hander has thrown more than five innings just three times in seven outings.
May 10 2021Perez gave up one run on four hits and one walk while striking out four over five innings Monday against the Orioles. He didn't factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez surrendered a solo blast in the second inning, the only run he would surrender in his outing. Unfortunately for the 30-year-old southpaw, the Red Sox produced just one run on the evening, resulting in the no-decision. Perez continues to show consistent stuff early in the year, allowing two or fewer runs in five of his first seven starts. He sits with a 4.01 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and a 32:12 K:BB across 33.2 frames.
May 6 2021Perez allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out six in a no-decision against the Tigers on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez pitched well on a cold, damp night in Boston before tiring in the sixth inning, when he allowed three hits and was removed following JaCoby Jones' two-run single. He's yet to pitch six innings in any of his six starts, but this was the second consecutive outing in which he was one out shy. The left-hander will bring a 4.40 ERA into his next scheduled start Monday in Baltimore.
Apr 29 2021Perez (0-2) tossed 5.2 innings in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Texas, allowing five hits and two runs (one earned) with seven strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A pair of errors actually contributed to both runs charged to Perez as the veteran submitted his best start of the season. He's still yet to throw six innings in a game but hasn't allowed more than four runs in any of his five starts.
Apr 23 2021Perez didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 6-5 win over the Mariners, giving up two runs on four hits and four walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Red Sox handed Perez an early lead but he couldn't stick around long enough to benefit from it, needing 83 pitches (46 strikes) to record only 11 outs. The southpaw will drag a 5.71 ERA and 15:9 K:BB through 17.1 innings into his next outing Thursday on the road against the Rangers.
Apr 18 2021Perez (0-1) picked up the loss, allowing four runs on seven hits while striking out four over 3.2 innings in the second game of Sunday's doubleheaer. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It didn't begin well for Perez, who ceded three consecutive singles in the first inning, but he managed to limit the damage to one run. The left-hander survived a two-on, two-out situation in the fourth, which included his fourth hit batter in three games, before the White Sox chased him in the fourth. First, Yermin Mercedes opened the inning by unloading on a 431-foot home run to center, then three more hits plated to two runs. Perez will look to bounce back in his next start Thursday against at home against the Mariners.
Apr 13 2021Perez gave up two runs on four hits and three walks over five innings during Tuesday's win over the Twins. He had two strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander didn't have his best command as he threw 49 of 88 pitches for strikes, but he was able to keep Minnesota in check after surrendering two runs during the opening frame. Perez has allowed five runs on nine hits with a 8:5 K:BB over 10 innings through two starts this season, and he could next take the mound Sunday versus the White Sox.
Apr 12 2021Perez won't make his scheduled start against the Twins on Monday after the game was postponed due to safety concerns, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was slated to make his second start of the season against his former team Monday. It's not yet clear whether Perez will start Tuesday's game against the Twins if the contest is played.
Apr 6 2021Perez allowed three earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six across five innings Tuesday against the Rays. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez pitched well aside from a shaky third inning in which he allowed two earned runs on three singles, a walk and a hit batter. Otherwise, he piled up 15 called strikes and 12 swinging strikes on 92 total pitches and limited the Rays to only one extra-base hit. Perez figures to draw his next start in a tricky matchup Monday at Minnesota -- his former team.
Mar 26 2021Perez allowed five runs (none earned) on five hits while striking out four in Thursday's spring game against Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was victimized by fielding errors from Michael Chavis and Rafael Devers, but pitchers are still expected to work around such things. Perez did manage to throw more strikes in this outing after the left-hander walked five during his previous Grapefruit League start. The southpaw will be Boston's No. 4 starter to begin the season, but inconsistency plus command and hard contact issues have bedeviled him since his MLB debut in 2012.
Mar 21 2021Perez allowed five runs on six hits and five walks while striking out three over five innings in Saturday's spring start against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez had a couple of quality Grapefruit League starts before experiencing adversity in his third outing Saturday. He told Ian Browne of MLB.com that he was rushing his mechanics, but that he felt strong. Perez will get two more spring starts to correct Saturday's issues.
Mar 14 2021Perez allowed two hits and a walk while striking out five over four scoreless innings in Saturday's spring game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez stayed around the zone, delivering 45 strikes among his 66 pitches, and has breezed through six scoreless innings over two Grapefruit League outings. The 29-year-old left-hander has battled inconsistency since his rookie days with the Rangers. He's not overpowering, so Perez needs to locate and avoid hard contact. He's cemented into Boston's starting rotation.
Mar 3 2021Perez allowed one hit and didn't walk a batter over two scoreless innings in Tuesday's spring game over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez told Ian Browne of MLB.com that he's on a mission to improve his control in 2021, and Tuesday's start was a step in that direction. "Everything is about throwing strikes. When you throw a strike and you attack the zone, everything is easier for you as a pitcher," said Perez. He required just 16 pitches (11 strikes) to dispatch the Rays over two innings.
Feb 28 2021Perez is scheduled to start Tuesday's spring game against Tampa Bay, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was Boston's most consistent starter from start to finish in 2020 and is expected to be part of the 2021 rotation. He follows Nathan Eovaldi (Sunday) and Garrett Richards (Monday). The Red Sox will trot out a six-man rotation early in camp but have not yet committed to that number for the regular season. "We're going to go with a six-man rotation early because I think it fits the pitcher progression better that way," said pitching coach Dave Bush. "I like keeping guys on six [days] just for a little while to spread out their increases and number of pitches." Following Perez on Tuesday is Nick Pivetta (Wednesday vs. Minnesota), Matt Andriese (Thursday vs. Baltimore) and Eduardo Rodriguez (Friday vs. Tampa Bay).
Jan 16 2021Perez signed a one-year deal with the Red Sox on Saturday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Red Sox had previously declined a $6.25 million club option for the lefty. His new deal will be worth $4.5 million, with a $6 million club option and a $500,000 buyout for 2022, so Boston will wind up saving a small amount of money while still getting to bring Perez back. The 29-year-old looked like a legitimate rotation piece last season but not a particularly good one, as his 4.50 ERA in 12 starts came with an unimpressive combination of a 17.6 percent strikeout rate and 10.7 percent walk rate.
Nov 1 2020Perez's $6.25 million club option for 2021 was declined by the Red Sox on Sunday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez pitched well while working solely as a starter in his first year with the Red Sox in 2020. The 29-year-old made 12 starts, posting a 4.50 ERA and 1.34 WHIP over 62 innings. Although he had better results than the past three seasons, he was still quite inconsistent. With teams expected to have limited financial flexibility during the offseason, it's relatively unsurprising to see the southpaw hit free agency as he could have to settle for a lesser deal heading into 2021.
Sep 25 2020Perez (3-5) took the loss Thursday, coughing up six runs on nine hits and a walk over four innings in a 13-1 loss to the Orioles. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Five of the nine hits off Perez went for extra bases, including a Jose Iglesias solo shot in the fourth inning. The southpaw heads into free agency this winter with a 4.50 ERA and 46:28 K:BB through 62 innings on the year.
Sep 19 2020Perez pitched six shutout innings, allowing just three hits and a walk while striking out seven in a no-decision against the Yankees on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was masterfully painting the corners of the plate Friday evening as all seven of his punchouts were looking. The left-hander was able to keep his walks down too as it was just the third time this season he's given fewer than two free passes during a start. Unfortunately, the Red Sox bullpen was unable to hang onto the lead, robbing Perez of his fourth win in 2020. The 29-year-old will take a 3.88 ERA and 1.26 WHIP into his next start scheduled for Wednesday against the Orioles.
Sep 13 2020Perez (3-4) allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings as he earned the win Sunday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez has been wildly inconsistent recently, but he earned his first win in over a month as he got some help from the Rays' offense. He also matched his highest strikeout total of the season against the top team in the American League East. The southpaw will attempt to build on his momentum at home Saturday against the Yankees.
Sep 8 2020Perez didn't factor into the decision during a 6-5 loss to the Phillies in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader, giving up four runs on five hits and six walks over five innings. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw's command almost completely deserted him in this one, as Perez also uncorked a wild pitch and threw only 47 of his 86 pitches for strikes before exiting. Boston was able to take the lead in the top of the sixth inning, getting him off the hook for the loss, but Matt Barnes then blew the save. Perez hasn't won a game in over a month, and he'll carry a 4.40 ERA and 31:24 K:BB through 47 innings into his next outing Sunday in Tampa Bay.
Sep 3 2020Perez allowed one run on three hits and three walks over 6.2 innings against Toronto on Thursday. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez entered the seventh inning with a no-hitter intact on 77 pitches, but Teoscar Hernandez ended the bid with a leadoff single. Perez went on to allow two more singles in the frame, departing after Joe Panik notched a run-scoring single to cut Boston's lead to one run. The Boston bullpen was unable to hold the lead, ultimately resulting in a 10-inning win for Toronto. Despite the no-decision, Perez looked good after having his start pushed back after developing a blister on his pitching hand in his previous outing. The southpaw now owns a 4.07 ERA and 1.21 WHIP on the season, both best among Boston's beleaguered starting rotation. He'll next face the Phillies on the road Tuesday.
Aug 31 2020Perez's scheduled start is expected to be bumped back to Thursday against the Blue Jays due to a blister, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Red Sox have gone back and forth on whether or not Perez will see his next start delayed after he pitched through a blister on his left index finger Friday against the Nationals. The latest reports indicate that the southpaw will throw Thursday, though the starter for Wednesday's game against the Braves has not yet been announced.
Aug 30 2020Perez's (finger) next scheduled start might be pushed back at least a day, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez pitched through a blister on his left index finger during Friday's start. His next turn through the rotation is scheduled for Wednesday at home against Atlanta, but manager Ron Roenicke said Sunday that Perez could be pushed back a day as he continues to recover. If he's unable to take the mound Wednesday, Darwinzon Hernandez or Ryan Weber could be candidates to start in his place.
Aug 28 2020Perez (2-4) allowed six runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out one over four innings as he was charged with the loss Friday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez dealt with a blister on his left index finger during his start, but he was able to pitch through it, and he expects to be ready for his next start. The southpaw regressed after allowing just one run in his last outing, but the injury could help provide an explanation for his struggles. Perez now carries a 4.58 ERA over 35.1 innings this season. Assuming he's able to make his next start, Perez should take the mound at home Wednesday against Atlanta.
Aug 24 2020Perez will make his next start Friday at home against the Nationals, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez, who started Saturday, lines up to pitch Thursday on a five-day schedule, but manager Ron Roenicke opted to give the left-hander an extra day. "We just think that's a better way to do it," Roenicke said. "Trying to keep him and [Nathan Eovaldi] separated also helps; since we've done that it seems to help our bullpen some, so we'll try to continue to do that." Perez tossed a season-high seven innings on 94 pitches Saturday, but the decision to split him and Eovaldi appears to play a larger role in the decision to give him an extra day.
Aug 22 2020Perez allowed one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out six across seven innings Saturday against Baltimore. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez exited the game with a 3-1 lead, but was betrayed by his bullpen. He allowed only a solo home run to Pat Valaika, and turned in his first start without surrendering multiple free passes. Perez has a strong 3.45 ERA across 31.1 innings, but hasn't been able to consistently work deep into games due to his inability to find the strike zone -- exhibited by his 4.3 BB/9. He's currently projected to take his next turn through the rotation Thursday at Toronto.
Aug 17 2020Perez (2-3) took the loss after allowing three runs on two hits and three walks while striking out one over three innings Monday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez struggled with his command in this one, surrendering more walks than hits. He gave up all three runs in the second frame, one on an RBI double, and the other two on a two-run homer by Luke Voit. After five starts this season, Perez sits with a 4.07 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with a 17:14 K:BB over 24.1 frames.
Aug 13 2020Perez will start Monday's game against the Yankees, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was originally scheduled to start Sunday but he will be given an additional day of rest after taking the loss in Tuesday's outing against Tampa Bay. The lefty is 2-2 with a 3.38 ERA on the campaign. The Red Sox have not announced a starter for Sunday's tilt.
Aug 12 2020Perez (2-2) took the loss Tuesday, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks over 5.2 innings as the Red Sox were defeated 8-2 by the Rays. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty didn't pitch badly -- Tampa did most of its damage against the Boston bullpen -- but after striking out the first two batters in the sixth inning, Perez got the hook following a four-pitch walk to Jose Martinez, leaving him one out short of his first quality start of the year. Perez has given a beleaguered Boston rotation some stability, lasting at least five innings in all four of his starts with a 3.38 ERA, but his 16:11 K:BB over 21.1 frames highlights the tightrope he tends to walk. He'll look for that elusive 18th out in his next outing Sunday, on the road against the Yankees.
Aug 5 2020Perez (2-1) allowed four hits and three walks while striking out four across five scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez allowed a double to the first batter he faced, but managed work out of the early jam with a pop up, ground out, and strike out. He faced a similar scenario in the fourth inning, but remained unscathed. Perez has given himself a thin margin for error through three starts this season, striking out 11 and walking nine across 15.2 innings. Still, he'll carry a 3.45 ERA into his next start, currently projected for Tuesday in a rematch against the Rays.
Jul 31 2020Perez used his changeup more often in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Mets, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aside from a minor blip in the third inning, Perez mastered the Mets, facing four or fewer batters in the four of the five innings he completed. "Great job from Martin to get us that far," said manager Ron Roenicke. "Really commanded his pitches from the first inning on. That's huge for us, to have him do that." After relying on his cutter during his first start, when the Orioles jumped on Perez for five runs in the first two innings, the left-hander threw 31 changeups (35.2 percent of his pitches) in Thursday's win, generating nine swings-and-misses on the pitch. "I had a good feeling today," Perez said. "As soon as I started throwing it and seeing those guys weren't making adjustments, I just said this is the pitch I have to stay on. I just trusted it."
Jul 30 2020Perez (1-1) allowed two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out five across 5.2 innings to earn the win Thursday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez pitched a fairly clean game with the exception of the third inning, when he walked two batters and hit another. That loaded the bases for Jeff McNeil, who singled into left field to drive in a pair. It was a bounceback performance from Perez, as he had surrendered four earned runs in his first start with Boston. He'll face a tough test in his next scheduled start, which is currently projected for Wednesday at Tampa Bay.
Jul 25 2020Perez (0-1) took the loss Saturday against Baltimore after allowing five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks across five innings. He recorded two strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw struggled right out of the gate Saturday and allowed all five runs during the first two frames before finding a rhythm, but the damage was already done. Perez will look for a rebound performance when he faces the Mets on Thursday.
Jul 21 2020Perez allowed three hits and no walks while striking out six over six shutout innings in Monday's intrasquad game, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. He threw 80 pitches (52 strikes). ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez said he found his cutter, which he had problems with in earlier intrasquad games, and that was the difference Monday. The left-hander authored his best outing of camp in his final tuneup and will next start the second game of the season, Saturday at home against Baltimore.
Jul 16 2020Perez allowed five runs over five innings during Wednesday's intrasquad game, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez had first-inning difficulty before settling in over the final four frames. The left-hander is expected to start the second game of the season, July 25, at home against Baltimore.
Jul 8 2020Perez moved up to No. 2 starter behind Nathan Eovaldi with Eduardo Rodriguez's status uncertain after being diagnosed with COVID-19, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When Perez first signed with Boston, he was pegged as the No. 5 starter, but his importance to the rotation has increased since then. First it was Chris Sale's elbow injury, then David Price's trade to the Dodgers. And now with Rodriguez unavailable, Perez becomes a very important piece in the shortened 60-game season. The left-hander went 8-3 with a 4.26 ERA over the first half of 2019 before the bottom fell out after the All-Star break.
Mar 8 2020Perez allowed four hits and one walk while striking out seven in Sunday's spring start against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez, who was unable to get out of the first inning during his spring debut last Tuesday, was much improved Sunday. The left-hander told Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com that he followed the advice of Red Sox pitching instructors, who told Perez to focus on location, not velocity. Perez had initially been penciled in as Boston's No. 5 starter but has since moved up in the wake of the David Price trade and Chris Sale's elbow setback.
Mar 4 2020Perez allowed six runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk over two-thirds of an inning in Tuesday's spring game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was done after 34 pitches but got his pitch count up by throwing another 20 in the bullpen. He chalked up the outing to bad luck, noting a lot of soft contact, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. He's penciled in as Boston's No. 3 starter and becomes a more important piece after it was learned Chris Sale is out indefinitely after undergoing an MRI on his elbow.
Feb 26 2020Perez allowed one unearned run over two innings in his spring training debut against the Pirates, striking out three batters in the process. He was hitting 94-95 mph in the outing, Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Interim manager Ron Roenicke said afterward that they want to work with Perez's pitch mix this spring to help him recapture the form he showed over the first two months of last season, perhaps getting him to use his changeup more often and his cutter less frequently. "His changeup is outstanding," Roenicke said. "It's a strikeout changeup."
Dec 12 2019Perez signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the Red Sox on Thursday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez spent the 2019 campaign with Minnesota, starting 29 games on the way to a 5.12 ERA and 1.52 WHIP with a 135:67 K:BB over 165.1 innings. He figures to slot in near the back end of Boston's rotation, likely behind Eduardo Rodriguez.
Nov 4 2019Perez's option was declined by the Twins on Monday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez generated a bit of buzz prior to the season due to reports of increased velocity. While he did indeed increase his fastball velocity from 92.7 mph to 94.1 mph, that didn't come with a particularly impressive level of performance, as he finished the year with a 5.12 ERA in 165.1 innings. The Twins evidently didn't feel as though that was worth one year and $7.5 million, so the 28-year-old lefty will be searching for a new home this winter.
Sep 30 2019Perez did not factor in the decision against Kansas City on Sunday, pitching 5.2 innings and allowing three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez was hardly dominant yet fell one out shy of picking up a quality start while hurling over 100 pitches for the first time since Aug. 25. The southpaw's season was a tale of two halves as he posted an 8-3 record along with a 4.26 ERA before the All-Star break but went 2-4 with a 6.40 ERA after the intermission. He finishes the regular season with a 5.12 earned run average, 1.52 WHIP and 135:67 K:BB over 165.1 innings.
Sep 30 2019Perez did not factor in the decision against Kansas City on Sunday, pitching 5.2 innings and allowing three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out
Sep 27 2019Perez will start Sunday's game against the Royals, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perez will take the ball for his team's final regular-season contest. His last outing dates back to Sunday when he allowed five runs over 2.1 innings in a no-decision against Kansas City.
Sep 22 2019Perez allowed five runs on eight hits with no walks and one strikeout across 2.1 innings during a no-decision against the Royals on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old is limping to the finish line, as he's pitched very poorly in his last three starts and four of the last five. Since Aug. 31, he owns a 9.14 ERA and has struck out just 14 with seven walks in 20.2 innings. Overall, he is 10-7 but with a 5.13 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 130 strikeouts in 159.2 innings this season. He will pitch his final regular season game at the Royals on Saturday.
Sep 18 2019Perez didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 9-8 extra-innings win over the White Sox, giving up three runs on 10 hits over 4.2 innings while striking out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty got the hook after throwing 64 pitches (45 strikes), but Perez actually did a reasonable job of avoiding hard contact -- only one of the 10 hits by Chicago went for extra bases, and none left the yard. He'll carry a 4.92 ERA and 129:64 K:BB through 157.1 innings into his next outing Sunday, at home against the Royals.
Sep 1 2019Perez (9-6) allowed eight runs (seven earned) on nine hits with two walks and four strikeouts across just 2.2 innings while taking a loss against the Tigers on Saturday.
Aug 25 2019Perez (9-5) gave up two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five through six innings to get the win over the Tigers on Sunday.
Aug 18 2019Perez allowed two runs on five hits and four walks over five innings Sunday, striking out two batters in the win over Texas. He did not factor in the decision.
Aug 14 2019Perez didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Brewers, allowing one unearned run on six hits and four walks over six innings while striking out
Aug 7 2019Perez (8-5) allowed seven runs (six earned) on 11 hits with two walks and six strikeouts across six innings while taking a loss against the Braves on Wednesday.
Aug 3 2019Perez didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 11-9 win over the Royals, giving up five runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- over five innings while
Jul 27 2019Perez (8-4) took the loss Saturday, giving up three runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings while striking out four as the Twins fell 5-1 to the White Sox.
Jul 27 2019Perez (8-4) took the loss Saturday, giving up three runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings while striking out four as the Twins fell 5-1 to the White Sox.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 22 2019Perez allowed five runs on seven hits and four walks over four innings Monday, striking out four and taking the no-decision in the win over the Yankees.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 17 2019Perez allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits with one walk and four strikeouts across six innings during a no-decision against the Mets on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 6 2019Perez (8-3) picked up the win in Friday's 15-6 rout of the Rangers, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks over six-plus innings while striking out three.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 27 2019Perez allowed two earned runs on three hits and a walk while striking out six across seven innings Thursday against the Rays. He did not factor into the decision.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 22 2019Perez didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 8-7 win over the Royals, giving up six runs (four earned) on five hits and three walks over five innings while striking out two.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 16 2019Perez (7-3) coughed up five runs (four earned) on six hits and a walk in 6.2 innings Sunday, striking out seven and taking the loss against the Royals.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 12 2019Perez didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Mariners, giving up four runs on six hits and three walks over five innings while striking out seven.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019Perez didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 9-7 loss to Cleveland, giving up five runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks over 4.2 innings while striking out one.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 30 2019Perez (7-2) allowed six runs on six hits and two walks across 2.2 innings to take the loss Thursday against the Rays. He struck out three.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 28 2019Perez is scheduled to make his next start Thursday against the Rays, Dan Hayes of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 28 2019Perez won't make his scheduled start<\/a> Tuesday against the Brewers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 24 2019Perez (7-1) pitched five innings and got the win against the Angels on Thursday, allowing two runs on six hits and four walks while striking out three.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 22 2019Perez won't make his scheduled start Wednesday against the Angels since the game was postponed due to unplayable field conditions, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 22 2019Perez won't make his scheduled start Wednesday against the Angels since the game was postponed due to field conditions, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 17 2019Perez (6-1) picked up the win Friday, tossing 6.2 innings of one-run ball. He allowed five hits and four walks and struck out seven in the 7-1 victory.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 16 2019The Twins list Perez (foot) as their probable starter for Friday's game against the Mariners, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 12 2019The Twins reinstated<\/a> Perez from the paternity list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Tigers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 12 2019Perez exited Sunday's start against the Tigers with a left foot bruise after being hit by a line drive, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 12 2019Perez feels fine after taking a line drive off his foot during Sunday's start against Detroit and doesn't expect to miss a start, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 10 2019Perez will be placed on the paternity list Saturday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 6 2019Perez (5-0) gave up two hits and two walks while striking out nine through seven scoreless innings Monday, taking a win over the Blue Jays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 6 2019Perez (5-0) gave up two hits and two walks while striking out nine through seven scoreless innings taking a win over the Blue Jays on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 20 2018Perez (2-5) allowed five runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out four over 5.1 innings, although he didn't factor into the decision Friday against Cleveland.Perez was knocked around in the second inning, giving up three runs on four base hits. He was yanked from the game with one out in the fifth after tossing 105 pitches. Perez turned in a shaky performance coming out of the All-Star break, after turning in a stellar outing his previous turn through the rotation: he surrendered one run across seven innings against the Orioles. The 27-year-old will look to deliver a more effective start in his next outing, which is slated for Wednesday versus Oakland.
Jul 14 2018Perez (elbow) was activated from the 60-day disabled list and he'll get the nod for Saturday's tilt against Baltimore.As expected, Perez will return to the mound after missing over two months on the disabled list due to elbow inflammation. Through five games this season, the 27-year-old has struggled to a 9.67 ERA and 2.37 WHIP with 13 strikeouts over 22.1 innings.
Jul 14 2018Perez (2-4) took the loss Saturday as the Rangers dropped a 1-0 decision to the Orioles, giving up the game's lone run on five hits and two walks over seven innings while striking out four.The southpaw had been out since the end of April due to elbow trouble, but Perez was impressive in his return to the Rangers' rotation, throwing 61 of 91 pitches for strikes en route to his second quality start of the season. The 27-year-old has yet to post particularly useful numbers over a full season in the majors, but the team will still give him a regular turn in the second half given their lack of alternatives.
Jul 10 2018Perez (elbow) will start Saturday's game in Baltimore, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.We knew he'd be returning this weekend, and now we have the exact date. Perez logged a 0.52 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 19 strikeouts in 17.1 rehab innings across three starts at three minor-league levels. His 4.60 ERA in 124 MLB games is much less impressive. Assuming he can stay healthy, he should be given a pretty long leash in the second half, especially given the other options in the big-league rotation and the fact they could deal No. 1 starter Cole Hamels.
Jul 8 2018Rangers manager Jeff Banister said Sunday that he expects Perez (elbow) to return from the 60-day disabled list at some point during next weekend's three-game series with the Orioles, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.It appears Perez's next appearance will come with the Rangers after he dazzled during his three-start minor-league rehab assignment. Over his three outings, Perez let in just one run and posted a 19:3 K:BB across 17.1 innings. He concluded the assignment with an 87-pitch start Thursday for Triple-A Round Rock, so Perez shouldn't face any limitations upon re-entering the Texas rotation. Yovani Gallardo would seem most at risk at losing his starting role once Perez is activated.
Jul 7 2018Perez (elbow) will be evaluated for a possible return to the Rangers' rotation when he throws a bullpen session Saturday, Tyler Fenwick of MLB.com reports.Perez made his third rehabilitation start for Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, and then joined the Rangers, who are in Detroit this weekend, for Saturday's bullpen session. The pitcher is confident he doesn't need any more rehab starts, and manager Jeff Banister received good reports from his outing Thursday, when the left-hander allowed one run over 6.1 innings and ran his pitch count to 87 (58 strikes). "The report was that his stuff was good," Banister said. "It was sharp. The changeup played well for him. His sinker was there." If all goes well Saturday, Perez's five-day schedule puts him in line to start Tuesday in Boston.
Jul 6 2018Perez (elbow) allowed one run on six hits while striking out six over 6.1 innings for Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez reached 87 pitches (58 strikes) in his third rehabilitation start, which could be his final one. Manager Jeff Banister said if the left-hander's scheduled bullpen session goes without incident, Perez could rejoin the Rangers next week.
Jul 5 2018Perez (elbow) is expected to throw 85-90 pitches when he makes his third rehabilitation start Thursday at Triple-A Round Rock, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.This could be Perez's final rehab start before rejoining the Rangers. The pitch count puts him on schedule to re-enter the starting rotation sometime next week, possible Tuesday at Boston.
Jul 3 2018Perez (elbow) will make another minor-league start in the coming days, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.This will mark Perez's third rehab outing as he continues to work back from a a right elbow nerve injury. The 27-year-old is hoping to return before the All-Star break, claiming that he's ready to go right now, but more will be known following his next start in the minors.
Jul 2 2018Perez (elbow) could be activated in time to pitch for Texas before the All-Star break, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.Manager Jeff Banister has not yet made a decision on Perez, who has thrown two scoreless starts while out on rehabilitation assignment. Perez is being monitored following his second rehab start Saturday, with Banister saying they'd like to see how the pitcher goes through the recovery phase before making a final decision. It seems likely the left-hander will make at least one more rehab start.
Jul 1 2018Perez (elbow) declared himself ready to return to the Rangers' rotation following his second rehabilitation start Saturday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. The left-hander allowed two hits and three walks while striking out four over six scoreless innings for Double-A Frisco on Saturday.Perez, who has authored two scoreless starts while on rehab, may feel ready for Texas, but the organization has not yet made that decision. He reached 73 pitches Saturday after throwing 59 his first rehab start at Low-A Hickory. Perez passed the fielding test Saturday when he cleanly fielded a bunt and completed the play without issues. Predictably, he met more resistance at the higher level Saturday, but the results are encouraging. The Rangers are likely to have him make at least one more start in the minors to get his pitch count into the eighties.
Jun 28 2018Perez (elbow) threw a bullpen session Wednesday in preparation for his next rehabilitation start Saturday for Double-A Frisco, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.Following the session, Perez sounded optimistic and feels he's close to returning. The left-hander made his first rehab start for Low-A Hickory on Monday and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over five scoreless innings. The Rangers will likely have him make a couple more rehab starts to build his pitch count up and face more advanced hitters than he saw at the Low-A level.
Jun 26 2018Perez (elbow) allowed a pair of hits and struck out nine over five scoreless innings for Low-A Hickory on Monday.Perez was making his first rehabilitation start after being placed on the disabled list in late April due to a fracture in his non-pitching elbow. The left-hander injured the elbow during the offseason and apparently tried to come back too soon. In five starts before going on the DL, Perez posted a 9.67 ERA over 22.1 innings.
Jun 22 2018Perez (elbow) will embark on a minor-league rehab assignment Monday with Low-A Hickory.As expected, Perez will head down to the minors for action after throwing a pair of live batting practice sessions earlier this week. The left-hander is likely going to require a multi-game rehab assignment so don't expect him to return to the Rangers until the first week in July.
Jun 20 2018Perez (elbow) is hoping to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Monday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.Perez tossed live batting practice Wednesday for the second time in less than a week and reported no issues afterwards. The Rangers are expected to wait and see how the southpaw checks out Thursday before determining the next step in his rehab, but it sounds like he's on the verge of being cleared for minor-league action.
Jun 17 2018Perez (elbow) tossed 75 pitches of live batting practice Friday and had no issues the day after, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.Perez said he'll throw at least one more session of BP and then go out on a rehabilitation assignment. The Rangers' starting staff is currently in flux due to injuries and poor performance, so once Perez is ready, he'll slot right back into the rotation.
Jun 15 2018Perez was moved to the 60-day disabled list Friday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.This is strictly a housekeeping move for the Rangers as it won't impact Perez's return date. The left-hander was put on the disabled list in late April and is expected to begin a rehab assignment within the next couple of weeks after tossing another successful bullpen session recently.
Jun 8 2018Perez (elbow) had no issues after a bullpen session Wednesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.That makes two bullpen sessions this week without incident. Perez will move on to start doing fielding drills in the next few days.
Jun 4 2018Perez (elbow) threw his second bullpen session Sunday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.Perez, a left-hander whose injury is to his non-throwing elbow, will have at least two more bullpen sessions before he starts throwing live batting practice. If all goes well, a rehabilitation stint will follow.
May 28 2018Perez (elbow) threw from flat ground Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.Perez threw with a batting glove on his right (non-throwing) hand. He still hasn't thrown a bullpen session, however, suggesting he's still a ways away from a return. Austin Bibens-Dirkx figures to continue to fill in for Perez in the rotation.
May 24 2018Perez (elbow) has been cleared to throw a bullpen session Friday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.That was the good news for Perez, who is on the disabled list with inflammation in the nerve near his right (non-pitching) elbow. The bad news is that he's not allowed to catch the ball, which means he's not close to a return.
May 15 2018Perez (elbow) isn't expected to return from the 10-day disabled list in the near future and could be sidelined until after the All-Star break, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.The Rangers haven't revealed an official timetable for Perez's return from the DL, but it's clear that the organization intends to give the 27-year-old some extended time off in order for his right (non-throwing) elbow to fully heal. After fracturing a bone in the elbow in December and requiring surgery, Perez rehabbed aggressively and was cleared to make his season debut in early April, making only five starts before experiencing renewed discomfort. With Perez not on track to begin a throwing program anytime soon and expected to require 3-to-4 minor-league rehab starts before being activated, he's likely looking at a mid-June return in a best-case scenario.
Apr 30 2018Perez was diagnosed with elbow inflammation Monday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez is without a timetable for his return, as the Rangers plan on having the southpaw rest his arm while receiving treatment. An approximate date for his eventual activation should surface when he resumes throwing. After five starts (22.1 innings), Perez owns a 9.67 ERA and 2.37 WHIP.
Apr 30 2018Perez was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday with right elbow discomfort.This move comes after Perez labored through another outing Sunday, allowing four runs and lasting just four innings with his fastball velocity being clocked nearly two mph below his average. Specifics regarding the injury remain unclear at this point, but the 27-year-old went through an abbreviated spring training due to an injury in his non-throwing (right) elbow and it appears he may have rushed back too soon. Perez has returned to Texas for further examination, after which there should be a clearer idea regarding a possible timetable for his return. In the meantime, Jose Leclerc was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding roster move and will provide an additional bullpen arm for the Rangers. Texas, who has been deploying a six-man rotation this season, will likely stick with a five-man rotation until Perez is healthy.
Apr 29 2018Perez allowed four runs on five hits and four walks while strking out two in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Blue Jays.It was yet another poor outing for Perez, who has failed to reach five innings in three of his five starts. The left-hander thought a lower arm angle was a culprit in his early struggles and went over the top for six solid innings his last time out. Arm angle wasn't the problem Sunday. Perez's command wasn't there from the start, and he gave up three home runs -- that's seven allowed in 22.1 innings. Maybe most concerning: his fastball velocity was down two mph. The velocity dip could be insignificant, but it could also be a sign of a physical problem. Perez had a contracted spring training due to an injury in his right (non-throwing) elbow and may have rushed himself back. The Rangers will have to figure it out in time for his next start, which will come Saturday or Sunday at home against Boston.
Apr 23 2018Perez adjusted his delivery for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News reports. The left-hander, who entered the game with a 13.14 ERA, got the win in his best effort of the season.Manager Jeff Banister insisted Perez was not pitching for his job Sunday, but with Doug Fister (hip) set to return to an over-crowded rotation, the notion of replacing Perez was out there if he pitched poorly again. The changes he made involved getting his hand out of the glove quicker and throwing more over the top than he had in previous outings. The changes produced better action on the sinker and curveball. The other significant development Sunday was that Perez did not let innings get out of control. He retired the side just once -- the first time that's happened all season -- so there was traffic on the basepaths he had to navigate. He defused a bases loaded jam in the second, and when he allowed two runs in the fifth and looked like he might lose control, he induced three consecutive outs. It was a reassuring effort for those invested in Perez, whose next outing is expected to be Saturday or Sunday on the road against the Blue Jays.
Apr 22 2018Perez (2-2) got the win Sunday, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out four over six innings against the Mariners.The quality start was a welcome sign for the lefty, as he'd been tagged for 16 runs (15 earned) on 19 hits in just seven total innings in his past two starts. He did allow seven hits and also hit a batter, but for the most part Perez was able to work out of trouble, including escaping a bases loaded, no out jam in the second inning without yielding a run. Still, he hasn't struck out more than four in any of his starts and sports a 9.82 ERA, so it'll be tough to trust him when he takes the hill next time out Saturday in Toronto.
Apr 16 2018Perez (1-2) allowed eight runs (seven earned) on 10 hits and three walks while striking out four over four innings in Monday's 8-4 loss to the Rays.That's two straight games in which Perez has allowed eight runs. He's been fooling no one this season, giving up 29 hits and 18 runs over 12.1 innings (13.14 ERA). His early-season struggles could be an unexpected side effect of the fractured bone in his right (non-throwing) elbow, sustained in December, that forced him to alter his offseason program and delayed his normal spring routine. Perez was never a master at missing bats, but he limited hard contact in 2017 to 33.3 percent of batted balls. Through his first two starts in 2018, that rate ballooned to 59.0 percent. Perez has been bad enough to remove from the rotation, but he gets a two-week stay while Doug Fister (hip) remains sidelined. He'll look to fix himself between now and Sunday against the Mariners.
Apr 10 2018Perez (1-1) took the loss after allowing eight earned runs on nine hits while walking four and striking out two across three innings Tuesday against the Angels.After scrapping through his first start of the season, things went off the rails quickly for Perez in his follow up effort. He couldn't find the strike zone, 44 of his 90 pitches were strikes, and he wasn't fooling any hitters, as he induced only four swinging strikes. Perez is returning from offseason elbow surgery to his non-throwing elbow so it's fair to assume he isn't pitching at his best but he has shown no reason to speculate on him through two starts.
Apr 5 2018Perez pitched 5.1 innings and earned a win Thursday against the Athletics, allowing three earned runs on 10 hits and no walks while striking out one.Perez earned a win in his season debut and escaped the start without giving up a home run and surrendering only one extra base hit. However, he wasn't fooling many batters as he scattered 10 hits and generated only one swinging strike on his 76 pitches. He is working back from offseason elbow surgery so this likely isn't the best we'll see from Perez throughout the season, though strikeouts will never be a key part of his game given his career 5.46 K/9.
Apr 5 2018Perez (elbow) was activated from the 10-day disabled list and will start Thursday's game against the Athletics.As expected, Perez is set to make his season debut after missing his first turn in the rotation while recovering from an offseason elbow injury. The 27-year-old threw six innings in a simulated game Friday and reported no issues afterwards, clearing the way for him to make his season debut with the big club. Across 32 starts in 2017, Perez posted a 4.82 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 115:63 K:BB across 185 innings. Jose Leclerc was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock to make room for Perez on the roster.
Apr 1 2018Perez (elbow) threw six innings in a simulated game with Triple-A Round Rock on Friday and said he's ready to join the Rangers' rotation Thursday, Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News reports. "Everything is looking perfect," Perez said. "I'm ready to go."No surprise hearing that out of Perez, who said a similar thing after his first spring start a week ago. The Rangers opted to play it safe with Perez and have him wait until April 5, the eighth game of the season, for his season debut.
Mar 29 2018Perez (elbow) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Thursday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.The move is retroactive to March 26, so Perez will be eligible to return to the mound for the Rangers' series finale against the A's on April 5 should he prove ready. The 26-year-old is set to toss five innings in a game with Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, and if everything goes and planned, there's a chance he could be cleared to make his next start with the big club. In the meantime, Bartolo Colon is expected to serve as the team's fifth starter with Perez sidelined.
Mar 23 2018Perez (elbow) will begin the season on the disabled list but will be slated to start at Oakland on April 5, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.Texas can place Perez on the 10-day DL retroactive to March 26, which would allow him to return for the series finale at Oakland. The 26-year-old has pitched five innings in both of his spring starts but the Rangers are looking to avoid rushing the 26-year-old back into major-league action, so he will spend the first week of the season on the DL.
Mar 19 2018Manager Jeff Banister is not ready to declare Perez ready for the regular season, but admitted the right-hander did "check a lot of boxes" Sunday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports. Perez allowed one run over five innings against the Angels on Sunday.Banister will give Perez another start -- likely Friday against the Padres -- which will give the manager another data point from which to determine the the starter's readiness for the regular season. Perez had an 8-2 record and 3.71 ERA over his final 11 starts in 2017, and was locked into the 2018 rotation before he suffered an injury that required surgery on his right (non-throwing) elbow last December.
Mar 18 2018Perez (elbow) allowed one run on three hits and one walk while striking out one over five innings in Sunday's start against the Angels.Perez was making his first Cactus League start following the rehabilitation of right elbow injury that occurred during the offseason at his ranch in Venezuela. Fortunately, the injury was to his non-throwing elbow. He looked strong Sunday and capable of being ready in time for the regular season, but manager Jeff Banister is expected to get another look at him before arriving at a roster decision.
Mar 15 2018Perez (elbow) will make his next start Sunday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.It's still unclear if Perez will make his Cactus League debut or appear in another minor-league game at this point. While Perez believes he can be ready for the start of the season, the Rangers are expected to play it safe with the 26-year-old and keep him on the shelf to open the year. A more concrete timetable for Perez should emerge once he's able to make his Cactus League debut.
Mar 15 2018Perez (elbow) said Thursday that he is hoping to start in the Rangers' Cactus League game Sunday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez, who pitched in a minor-league game earlier in the week, said his elbow felt solid after a bullpen session Thursday, and he's hoping to be cleared to make his Cactus League debut in the near future. The Rangers haven't confirmed his debut, however, and it's possible the team could continue to play it safe with the 26-year-old. Perez has stated his desire to be a member of the Rangers' Opening Day rotation, though it's expected that he'll open the year on the disabled list as Texas is intent on not rushing him back.
Mar 12 2018Perez (elbow) gave up three earned runs on seven hits and a walk over four innings in a minor-league game Monday, Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.The Rangers were more focused on how Perez felt during Monday's outing rather than the number of runs he surrendered, and fortunately for the team he said he felt great. This marked Perez's first game of the spring, during which he was able to throw 69 pitches, with 48 being strikes. Although the 26-year-old has expressed a desire to be an active member of the rotation on Opening Day, it's expected that he won't be rushed back and will open the season on the DL.
Mar 10 2018Perez (elbow) is scheduled to start a minor-league game Monday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.Perez is working his way back from a broken bone in his right elbow. If healthy, he'd be a lock for the starting rotation, but he's expected to open the season on the disabled list.
Mar 5 2018Perez (elbow) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session Wednesday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.Perez has yet to pitch in a spring game while he recovers from an elbow injury. If all goes well Wednesday, he could pitch in a "B" game Monday.
Feb 26 2018Perez (elbow) will throw a simulated game on Tuesday and will start fielding work this week, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.Perez is working his way back from offseason surgery to repair an elbow fracture. The initial recovery timetable would have had him missing the first month of the season, but he's reportedly been progressing ahead of schedule. A simulated game would be another step in that progress. His status for Opening Day is still up in the air, but this news makes it appear more likely that he'll be ready to go.
Feb 26 2018Perez (elbow) will throw a simulated game Tuesday and will start fielding work this week, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.Perez is working his way back from offseason surgery to repair an elbow fracture. The initial recovery timetable would have had him missing the first month of the season, but he's reportedly been progressing ahead of schedule. A simulated game would be another step in that progress. His status for Opening Day is still up in the air, but this news makes it appear more likely that he'll be ready to go.
Feb 22 2018Perez (elbow) threw a live batting practice session Thursday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez continues to work his way back from right elbow surgery last December. The left-hander has been progressing just fine on the mound, sprinkling in a batting practice session amidst his bullpen work, but the team is still hesitant to let him field groundballs at this point. This is a situation to monitor throughout spring as his Opening Day status remains uncertain.
Feb 14 2018Perez (elbow) was able to throw a couple bullpen sessions in the past week and remains on schedule to be ready for Opening Day, TR Sullivan of MLB.com reports.Perez moved on to the next step of his recovery following right elbow surgery in mid-December, although he hasn't been cleared to field ground balls at this point in time. The left-hander remains adamant that he will be fully cleared by Opening Day, but the Rangers could choose to take it easy with him and give him a couple more weeks to work his way back in early April. There will be further updates on Perez's status in the near future.
Feb 9 2018Perez (elbow) has been able to throw off the mound in recent days, which points to the southpaw being ready for Opening Day, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.Perez had to undergo right elbow surgery to repair a fracture of the radial head back in mid-December, but he remains ahead of schedule with his progress and should be cleared to play prior to the Rangers' first series of the year against Houston. At this point, Perez hasn't been able to complete full bullpen sessions, although that will likely be the next step on the agenda. Expect another update on his status within the next couple weeks.
Jan 21 2018Perez (elbow) believes he'll be available to pitch by Opening Day, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez suffered a freak offseason injury in December that caused him to undergo surgery to repair a broken elbow. He was initially expected to miss the first month of the season but is now apparently well ahead of scheduled. "I am not going to miss any time. I have conviction I will be ready for the first day," Perez recently opined. The lefty is expected to throw his first bullpen session in the next week. Even barring a clean bill of health entering the 2018 season, Perez and his 4.43 career ERA likely aren't worthy of fantasy ownership outside of deeper formats.
Dec 19 2017Perez underwent surgery to repair a fracture of the radial head in his right elbow Monday and is expected to be sidelined approximately four months.This is a tough break for Perez, though the good news is that the injury, which occurred on his ranch in Venezuela, is to his non-throwing arm. While it's possible his recovery could take less than four months, the Rangers are cautiously expecting him to miss the first two weeks of the season. The 26-year-old southpaw turned in a 4.82 ERA and 1.54 WHIP across 32 starts (185 innings) last season, and figures to assume a spot behind Cole Hamels in the Rangers' rotation when healthy.
Nov 6 2017Perez's $6 million team option for the 2018 season was picked up by the Rangers on Monday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.As expected, Perez's team option was exercised for the upcoming season. Working out of the middle of the Rangers' rotation in 2017, Perez went 13-12 with a 4.82 ERA and 1.54 WHIP. While this was a bit of a step back from 2016's marks of 4.39 and 1.41, respectively, the 26-year-old started more than 30 games (32) for the second consecutive season.
Sep 30 2017Perez moved to 13-12 for the season during Friday's 5-3 win over the Athletics, tossing six innings and conceding three runs on five hits and two walks. He struck out two batters in the outing.Perez toed the rubber for the final time of the season and was able to deliver a quality start while finishing a campaign with a winning record for the first time since 2014. While Perez's 4.82 ERA and 1.54 WHIP over 185 innings weren't spectacular, the Rangers likely placed much value in the southpaw's ability to make 30-plus starts for the second straight season. That kind of dependability at the back end of the rotation prompted the Rangers to inform Perez prior to his outing Friday that his $6 million club option for 2018 would be exercised this offseason.
Sep 29 2017The Rangers informed Perez on Thursday that they intend to exercise his $6 million club option for 2018, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.Perez, who is due to make his final start of the season Friday against the Athletics, has submitted a 12-12 record, 4.83 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 113 strikeouts over 179 innings. While those numbers don't move the needle much from a fantasy perspective, the lefty has brought value to the Rangers the last two seasons simply by being a capable innings eater. Since $6 million is a relative pittance for a proven back-end starter, it was likely an easy decision for the Rangers to pick up his option. Perez's contract also includes $7.5 million and $9 million options for 2019 and 2020, respectively.
Sep 24 2017Perez (12-12) was the pitcher of record in the Rangers' 8-1 loss to the Athletics on Sunday, lasting 4.2 innings and yielding five runs on six hits and four walks. He struck out two batters.After winning seven consecutive decisions and turning in a 3.15 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over that span, Perez has been charged with losses in two of his last three turns, with Sunday's defeat dealing the Rangers a significant blow to their slim hopes of capturing a wild-card berth. Perez looked like he would be on his way to a bounce-back performance with four scoreless innings to begin the start, but he unraveled in the fifth inning, ceding five runs before manager Jeff Banister pulled him from the contest. Perez will likely get a chance to finish the season with a winning record for the season when he likely takes the hill for a final time next weekend for a start against this same Oakland squad.
Sep 20 2017Perez allowed only one run on four hits and a walk over 6.1 innings Tuesday while striking out four but didn't factor into the decision in a 3-1 win over the Mariners.The lefty was locked in an unlikely pitcher's duel with Mike Leake until the seventh inning, when both teams turned to their bullpens. Perez now has six quality starts in his last nine outings, posting a respectable 3.14 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over that stretch despite a 5.5 K/9 that significantly limits his fantasy value. He'll next take the mound Sunday in Oakland.
Sep 13 2017Perez (12-11) took the loss against Seattle on Wednesday after giving up three runs on seven hits -- including two homers -- and three walks across 5.1 innings.After giving up just one long ball in his past five outings and pitching to a 2.45 ERA over his last four, Perez hit a predictable spate of regression. His control's improved some this year, but it's still rather sporadic, and Perez's low-strikeout ways have not been a boon for either the Rangers or fantasy owners. He'll get a chance at revenge against the Mariners next Tuesday.
Sep 8 2017Perez (12-10) allowed five runs (but just two earned) on eight hits and a walk with four strikeouts over 5.2 innings and took home the win Friday night against the Yankees.Perez very well could have had his fourth consecutive quality start if his defense had held up its end of the bargain. He is on some kind of roll right now, as Perez has now won seven consecutive starts with a 3,15 ERA over that span. That's all despite striking out just 26 batters in 45.2 innings. In today's game, it's rare to succeed while allowing that much contact, but Perez is making it work down the stretch in 2017.
Sep 3 2017Perez (11-10) beat the Angels on Sunday after allowing three runs on nine hits with two walks and four strikeouts over six innings.Perez still owns an uninspiring 4.87 ERA but has helped out a Texas team looking to claw its way into a Wild Card spot with wins in each of his past six starts. He'll put that streak on the line Saturday in what should be a high-scoring home contest against the Yankees.
Aug 30 2017Perez improved to 10-10 on the strength of a two-run performance over seven innings Tuesday in Houston, striking out four while allowing eight hits and two walks in a 12-2 rout.He's now won five consecutive starts -- a streak that was preceded by four consecutive losses -- and Perez has put up a 2.91 ERA and 1.09 WHIP over the course of this successful run. Of course, he's also struck out just 18 batters over 34 innings in that span, and we're talking about a guy who's been tagged for four-plus runs 11 times in 26 starts this year, so don't get too excited. He'll next take the hill against the Angels on Sunday.
Aug 24 2017Perez (9-10) allowed seven hits over seven scoreless innings to earn the win over the Angels on Thursday. He struck out three and did not issue a walk.This was Perez's best outing of the season and he now has three quality starts in his last four turns, but he's also had six-, seven- and eight-run blowups within the past month. Martin has a bottom-three strikeout rate among qualified starters and remains far from a trusted fantasy option. He lines up to face the Astros in his next start.
Aug 19 2017Perez (8-10) gave up six runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out four over six innings in a win over the White Sox on Saturday.Perez stumbled out of the blocks, giving up five runs in the first, but he eventually settled in and the Texas bats were able to get all of those runs back and more against Derek Holland. The 26-year-old allowed just one run on two hits over his final five frames and snapped a streak of seven straight starts with at least one homer allowed. He lines up for a road start against the Angels his next time out.
Aug 14 2017Perez (7-10) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out two batters through six innings during Monday's win over Detroit.Perez was coming off his best start of the season, so this was an excellent follow up, and he's now allowed just three runs through 14 innings over his past two outings. However, while the recent trend is encouraging, the 26-year-old lefty still owns an underwhelming 5.08 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 5.7 K/9 for the campaign. He remains more of a flier than a go-to asset in the majority of settings. Perez lines up to face the White Sox at Globe Life Park in Arlington in his next start.
Aug 9 2017Perez (6-10) allowed a single run on three hits while striking out five batters through eight innings during Wednesday's win over the Mets.This was easily Perez's best outing of the season, and it was especially encouraging after he allowed 15 runs through just nine innings over his previous two starts. However, with a 5.18 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 5.8 K/9 for the campaign, Perez still shouldn't be viewed as anything other than a low-end asset in all fantasy formats. He projects to make his next start at home against the Tigers.
Aug 5 2017Perez (5-10) surrendered seven runs on nine hits -- including three home runs -- and two walks over 4.2 innings while striking out two in Friday's 8-4 loss to the Twins.It's only the second time this season the lefty has served up multiple homers in a game, but that's not to say Perez has been pitching well. He's now lost four straight starts, posting a 9.41 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 11:7 K:BB in 22 innings over that stretch, and only a lack of healthy alternatives is keeping him in the Rangers rotation at the moment. Things won't get any easier for him next Friday, when he faces the Astros in Arlington.
Jul 30 2017Perez (5-9) was shelled for eight runs on nine hits with two walks and three strikeouts over 4.1 innings in Sunday's loss to the Orioles.Perez actually held Baltimore off the board until the fourth inning, but allowed nine of the final 13 hitters he faced to reach base. While Perez has now allowed multiple earned runs in 17 consecutive appearances, this was only the third time in 20 starts that the lefty failed to pitch at least five full innings. He'll have nowhere to go but up when he faces the Twins at Target Field on Friday.
Jul 24 2017Perez (5-8) allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out three batters during Monday's loss to Miami.Perez had allowed 21 runs over 30 innings through his past five starts, so Monday's outing should be viewed as a step in the right direction. With a 4.67 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 5.9 K/9 for the campaign, his fantasy value is limited to deep settings. In favorable matchups, Perez is still a potential streaming option or low-priced flier for daily contests, but expectations should probably continue to remain in check. He projects to face the Orioles at home in his next start.
Jul 19 2017Perez (5-7) gave up five runs -- four earned -- on seven hits and a walk while striking out three over six-plus innings in Wednesday's 10-2 loss to Baltimore.Things got a lot uglier after he left, but Perez made them plenty ugly on his own, digging an early hole and then unraveling entirely (thanks in part to bad defense) after coming out to start the seventh inning. Of course, starts like this from the 26-year-old lefty should be no surprise, as he's earned a reputation for striking out too few batters, walking too many, and relying on his groundballing ways to make up for that. Perez's formula clearly isn't working very well, as his 4.63 ERA and 1.62 WHIP will attest.
Jul 14 2017Perez (5-6) held the Royals to three runs on eight hits and a walk with one strikeout over seven innings in a win Friday night.Perez was on 10 days of rest thanks to the All-Star break, but it doesn't look like the extended layoff bothered him at all. He executed his pitch-to-contact game plan perfectly, with his one major mistake coming in the form of a second inning home run by Alcides Escobar. Perez will be asked to eat innings down the stretch, and the fact that he only needed 89 pitches to complete seven innings on Friday shows why he's well suited to the role.
Jul 8 2017The Rangers aren't expected to use Perez out of the bullpen in the team's final two contests of the first half, but are tentatively planning to have him start the first game out of the All-Star break July 14 against the Royals, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.Perez came off the 10-day disabled list to start the Rangers' first game of the week Monday against the Red Sox, during which the left-hander gave up five runs (two earned) over 5.2 innings. Rather than handing Perez another start this week in the final game before the All-Star break Sunday against the Angels, the Rangers will instead turn to ace Yu Darvish to take the hill for a second time on the week. Assuming the Rangers stick to their plan, Perez will have 10 days to rest up between outings, with Cole Hamels, Darvish, Andrew Cashner and Tyson Ross following him in order in the rotation coming out of the break.
Jul 5 2017Manager Jeff Banister said that Perez wouldn't start the final game before the All-Star break Sunday against the Angels, Sam Butler of MLB.com reports.After Perez was activated from the 10-day disabled list to start the series opener Monday against the Red Sox, the thought was that the Rangers would deploy a five-man rotation this week, allowing the lefty to make a second turn over the weekend. Instead, it appears Banister wants to take advantage of the upcoming break to build in an extended rest for Perez, who covered five innings and tossed 102 pitches Monday following a week and a half absence due to a fractured thumb on his non-throwing hand. Perez will still be available out of the bullpen over the weekend, but Austin Bibens-Dirkx now looks like the top candidate to start Sunday's contest.
Jul 4 2017Perez allowed five runs -- two earned -- on seven hits and four walks while striking out three batters through 5.2 innings during Monday's loss to Boston. He didn't factor into the decision.The lefty held the Red Sox to two runs until Boston scored three unearned tallies in the sixth inning. Perez was up to the task Monday, but he wasn't rewarded for his efforts. After missing his last start because of a fractured right thumb in his non-throwing hand, it was encouraging to see Perez navigate a strong lineup into the sixth inning without allowing too much damage. Still, he sports a 4.60 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 6.6 K/9 for the campaign, so Perez is likely best utilized as a streaming option in most seasonal leagues or as a low-priced flier in daily contests against favorable opponents. He projects to make his next start at home against the Angels.
Jul 3 2017Perez (thumb) was activated from the disabled list and confirmed as the starting pitcher for Monday's game against the Red Sox.Perez is ready to return to the rotation after missing just one start while on the disabled list with a fractured right thumb (non-throwing hand). The 26-year-old, owns a 4.70 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 61:32 K:BB through 15 starts (82.1 innings) this season, is set to face an in-form Red Sox team that has scored more runs than any other team over the past week. A corresponding roster move is expected to be announced prior to Monday's contest.
Jul 1 2017Perez (thumb) is expecting to return from the DL on Monday and pitch against the Red Sox, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez has missed just one start while on the disabled list with a fractured right thumb, and could return once he's eligible, contrary to previous reports. If he indeed is able to rejoin the team prior to the Boston series, Yu Darvish would likely slide his start back to Tuesday with the team choosing between Andrew Cashner (day-to-day with a forearm injury) and Austin Bibens-Dirkx for Wednesday's game. The club has yet to make an official announcement on the status of Perez.
Jun 30 2017Perez (thumb) threw a bullpen session with an "engineered" glove, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.Perez was unable to squeeze his normal glove shut due to the combination of a fractured thumb and torn fingernail, but this specially engineered glove is supposed to help him get around that pain. If the 26-year-old is able to defend himself on the mound with his new glove, he could still make his scheduled start against the Red Sox on Monday.
Jun 30 2017Perez (thumb) is still unable to squeeze his glove shut and won't be activated until he can defend himself on the mound, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.Perez, in addition to his fractured thumb, is dealing with a torn nail on his right hand, a painful combination which is serving to delay his comeback. The southpaw was initially slated as a candidate to start Monday's game against the Red Sox, but it appears he'll need a bit more time to recover beyond the 10-day minimum. Yu Darvish will likely receive the starting nod instead.
Jun 27 2017Perez (thumb) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday and is being considered as a candidate to start July 3 against the Red Sox, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.This runs contrary to the last report on Perez, in which manager Jeff Banister acknowledged that his injured lefty would not be ready to come off the DL when first eligible. It sounds like the Rangers are holding out hope that Perez's bullpen goes well enough that they can start to plan on him returning for the start of next week's series against Boston. The situation seems quite fluid. If Perez is not ready, Yu Darvish would line up to start Monday. If Perez is able to return Monday, Darvish would start next Tuesday.
Jun 27 2017Manager Jeff Banister acknowledged Monday that Perez (thumb) won't come off the 10-day disabled list when eligible July 3, the Associated Press reports.Perez was moved to the DL after fracturing his (non-pitching) right thumb in his start Friday against the Blue Jays. Although Perez's injury isn't considered significant, he'll still need to wait a little bit for the soreness in his thumb to subside enough to wear a glove comfortably. Fortunately for the Rangers, they should be able to manage without Perez for a brief period, as Cole Hamels (oblique) was activated from the 60-day DL ahead of his start Monday and Andrew Cashner (oblique) likely isn't far behind.
Jun 24 2017Perez was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday with a fractured right thumb.Perez suffered a small fracture at the tip of his thumb after getting his finger caught in a door Thursday night, and while he originally stated that he would be good to go for his next start, it now appears the injury is serious enough to warrant a DL stint. It's unclear if he'll be forced to miss more than that at this point, but the Rangers should be able to move up their scheduled starters to fill in for Perez for the time being, with Yu Darvish (triceps) likely taking his turn Wednesday. Drew Robinson was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Jun 23 2017Perez fractured his non-pitching thumb Friday, but is expecting to make his next start Wednesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.Following a freak accident that caused Perez to suffer a small fracture at the very top of his thumb, the left-hander stated that he would be good to go for next week, but the Rangers were not as sure. In the occasion that Perez would be unable to make his scheduled start, the team would likely toss Yu Darvish on Wednesday with Andrew Cashner moved up to Thursday. Perez is looking to throw a bullpen Saturday, and there will be more information regarding his status following that session.
Jun 22 2017Perez (4-6) allowed four runs -- three earned -- on nine hits and two walks while striking out three batters through six innings during Thursday's win over Toronto.Perez continues to post underwhelming fantasy numbers with a 4.70 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 6.7 K/9 for the season. He's probably best left to deep seasonal setting but does have potential as a streaming option or low-priced flier in daily contests when Texas has a soft matchup. Perez projects to to face Cleveland at Progressive Field in his next start. It checks out as a daunting test for the 26-year-old lefty.
Jun 17 2017Perez gave up four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five in 5.1 innings Saturday against the Mariners.Despite the shaky outing, he was able to pick up the win and improve to 3-6 on the season, as Yovani Gallardo was even less effective for Seattle. The 26-year-old southpaw now sports a 4.72 ERA and 1.64 WHIP through 14 starts, and his 16.8 percent strikeout rate ranks 67th among 84 qualified big-league starters. Despite his struggles and the impending return of Cole Hamels (oblique) to the rotation, the Rangers still lack enough quality options for Perez's rotation spot to be in jeopardy.
Jun 10 2017Perez allowed just two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five batters during Saturday's win over Washington. He didn't factor into the decision.The Nationals own a high-powered offense, so this was one of the better starts of the year for Perez. He sports an underwhelming 4.56 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 6.7 K/9 for the season but has the potential to help as a streaming option or value play in daily contests against favorable opponents. The 26-year-old lefty projects to face the Mariners at home in his next start.
Jun 4 2017Perez (2-6) pitched 3.2 innings, allowing six runs (five earned) on seven hits and three walks with two strikeouts in Sunday's loss to the Astros.Perez was hit early and often by the Astros, giving up at least one run in each the four innings he pitched. The long ball was especially a problem, as he served up three, including one to George Springer to lead off the game. This was the second straight start Perez has given up five earned runs. Since three solid outings to start the season, he's lost five of his last nine with an ERA of 5.44. Perez is not scheduled to start again until next Sunday, and he'll have to bring a much better effort, as he faces Max Scherzer and the Nationals.
May 30 2017Perez didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 10-8 loss to the Rays after giving up five runs on nine hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out six batters in the outing.The Rangers offense spotted Perez a three-run lead heading into the third inning, but the southpaw couldn't keep the Rays off the board. After letting in two runs in the third, Perez served up a two-run homer to Evan Longoria before departing with the game tied at five. It ended a streak of four consecutive quality starts for Perez, who now carries a 4.19 ERA and 1.57 WHIP on the season. Perez is in no danger of losing his rotation spot, but with poor ratios and only two wins to date this season, he's best used as a streaming option in deeper leagues rather than a week-in, week-out starter.
May 25 2017Perez tossed 6.1 innings in Boston on Wednesday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four.He had a 3-1 lead up until the seventh inning, when Perez and reliever Sam Dyson combined for a seven-run implosion. Perez would have a much shinier line if he'd been pulled after six frames, but so it goes. He's been surprisingly effective this year, posting a 3.77 ERA, but that statistic doesn't get along at all with Perez's 1.53 WHIP. An improvement in BABIP luck should help a bit, but Perez still walks too many hitters and doesn't strike enough out.
May 19 2017Perez (2-5) allowed two runs on five hits and struck out eight batters over seven innings during Thursday's win over Philadelphia.The lefty has allowed exactly two runs while logging at least six innings in each of his past three outings for a 2.79 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 7.4 K/9. With the Texas offense capable of posting crooked numbers in bunches, it's surprising Perez has just two wins for the season. It's probably still best to avoid starting him against daunting opponents, but Perez is making a case to be owned and utilized in more fantasy settings. He projects to face Boston at Fenway Park next, which will be a telling test.
May 11 2017Perez allowed two earned runs on seven hits and two walks over 6.1 innings Thursday in a victory over San Diego. He struck out three and received a no-decision.The 26-year-old southpaw put together a solid outing for the third quality start in his last four performances. Regardless, a lack of run support prevented him from notching his first win since April 9. Walks have been an issue so far this season, as Perez carries a 4.30 BB/9. Even with recent his recent successes, the overall body of work still makes it hard to recommend him even in deeper mixed leagues. He'll take the hill again Wednesday at home against Philadelphia.
Apr 30 2017Perez (1-4) allowed four runs on eight hits while walking four and striking out one over 5.2 innings for his fourth loss of the season in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Angels.Perez has now allowed at least three earned runs in four of six starts on the year and sports a 4.26 ERA after his 90-pitch outing Sunday. The left-hander is also striking out just 5.68 hitters per nine innings, so the upside is very minimal, especially for a pitcher that has a very hitter-friendly home park. He's an extremely average pitcher, and you can probably do better in mixed leagues at the moment.
Apr 24 2017Perez (1-3) allowed three runs on six hits while walking three and striking out three over six innings in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Twins.The left-hander dropped his season ERA to 3.81 in the 96-pitch outing, and he now sports a 19:15 K:BB in 26 innings of work. While Perez's strikeouts are up a bit after five starts, his lack of control makes him a fantasy headache. He's a risky streaming option in deep mixed formats, especially when he takes the hill at his hitter-friendly home ballpark.
Apr 19 2017Perez (1-2) gave up four runs on seven hits and a walk over 3.2 innings in Wednesday's loss to Oakland.After posting a 2.20 ERA despite an atrocious 1.78 WHIP over his first three starts, Perez was due for a course correction. He's seen his strikeout rate rise a bit this year, but Perez's already poor walk rate has gotten significantly worse, and he remains quite hittable. Even if you pick your spots, you're taking a risk by using him.
Apr 14 2017Perez earned a no-decision in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Mariners, allowing one run on six hits and four walks across five innings with four strikeouts.While Perez allowed just one run on a solo homer to lower his ERA to 2.20, the results could have been dramatically different. He routinely put men on base and escaped two innings with double-play grounders before relying on the bullpen to get him out of a jam with two men on and none out in the bottom of the sixth. The left-hander did lead the MLB in double plays induced last season, but this was partially due to his propensity to put men on base, as his 1.78 WHIP suggests. Perez could face trouble down the line if he doesn't improve in this regard, and he will look to do so Wednesday against the Athletics.
Apr 9 2017Perez (1-1) fired 5.1 scoreless innings in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Athletics, surrendering six hits and three walks. He also struck out six.Perez encountered some control problems, which led to a count of 92 pitches by the time he exited in the sixth. However, he was otherwise effective, continuing a trend of success in daytime starts at Globe Life Park. Factoring in Sunday's production, Perez is 7-0 with a 1.48 ERA over eight afternoon home games since the beginning of the 2014 season. He'll look to notch a second straight win when he takes on Felix Hernandez and the Mariners in a road start Friday night.
Apr 9 2017Perez (1-1) fired 5.1 scoreless innings in Sunday's 8-1 win over the A's, surrendering six hits and three walks. He also struck out six.Perez encountered some control problems, which led to a count of 92 pitches by the time he exited in the sixth. However, he was otherwise effective, continuing a trend of success in daytime starts at Globe Life Park. Factoring in Sunday's production, Perez is 7-0 with a 1.48 ERA over eight afternoon home games since the beginning of the 2014 season. He'll look to notch a second straight win when he takes on Felix Hernandez and the Mariners in a road start next Friday night.
Apr 4 2017Perez (0-1) allowed three runs on five hits and four walks across six innings during Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Indians. He struck out four.Perez ran up his pitch count early on as he allowed all three runs within the first two innings, but he settled down and allowed just three men to reach over his final four frames. It was a positive that the lefty was able to battle back, as he will be counted on to anchor the middle of the rotation until some of the other starters get up to speed. That said, Perez still took the loss and he will look to achieve a better result Sunday against the Athletics.
Apr 2 2017Perez will open the season as the No. 3 starter for the Rangers, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez had a short spring due to competing with Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, but finished exhibition play with three earned runs and seven strikeouts over 9.2 innings. The 25-year-old started 33 games for the Rangers in 2016, and although he ate up 198.2 innings, he posted a 4.39 ERA and surrendered 18 long balls. The left-hander sports a low-90s fastball to go along with a slider, curveball and changeup, but his success largely depends on his ability to induce ground balls, which he's done at a rate of 52 percent or better in his last three MLB seasons.
Mar 18 2017Perez will get the nod for Saturday's WBC game against Puerto Rico.The left-hander struggled in his first outing of the World Baseball Classic, allowing four earned runs on six hits across 3.1 innings. He'll face a tough Puerto Rico lineup Saturday that's headlined by Carlos Correa.
Mar 18 2017Perez will get the nod for Saturday's game against Puerto RicoThe left-hander struggled in his first outing of the World Baseball Classic, allowing four earned runs on six hits across 3.1 innings. He'll face a tough Puerto Rico lineup Saturday that's headlined by Carlos Correa.
Oct 3 2016Perez allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk with two strikeouts across just three innings in Sunday's start versus the Rays.The lefty was extremely hittable Sunday, and while he tacked onto his league-leading number of double-plays induced, he was scored upon twice in the second and once more in the third before being lifted from the game. Perez strung together four excellent starts from Aug. 31 to Sep. 19, but he yielded 10 earned runs over his final two starts and will enter the postseason on a sour note. It remains to be seen if Perez is part of the starting rotation, but if he is, his immense home-away splits could certainly come into play.
Sep 26 2016Perez (10-11) allowed eight runs on nine hits and three walks with three strikeouts over 6.2 innings and took the loss Monday against the Brewers.Perez had four consecutive quality starts heading into Monday's outing, but his propensity for blowups like this has been present all year long. He has now allowed at least five runs in eight of his 32 starts, or one in four. Perez has had some occasional success with his pitch-to-contact approach, and the Rangers stellar offense and defense have lifted him to double-digit wins, but he's simply too unreliable to be more than a back-end option.
Sep 19 2016Perez allowed just two runs on four hits and didn't walk a batter over seven innings but left with a no-decision Monday against the Angels.Perez has a four-game quality start streak as he has found his top form of the season at exactly the right time for the Rangers. He has allowed just six earned runs over 25.1 innings (2.13 ERA) in those four starts despite a mediocre 15:8 K:BB. But Perez has a great defense pitching behind him (and now an excellent defensive catcher in Jonathan Lucroy), and his pitch-to-contact style has been perfect for the back of the Rangers' rotation this season.
Sep 12 2016Perez allowed two runs on three hits and three walks with six strikeouts over 6.1 innings but left with just a no-decision Monday against Houston.This one wound up going into extra-innings, hanging Perez with a no-decision despite his third consecutive quality start. He continues to struggle with walks -- this is the 14th time in 30 starts Perez has walked at least three batters -- and the fact that he has to nibble to record outs places a ceiling on his value. Still, his ERA is down to 4.20, his best mark since he posted a 3.62 ERA in 124.1 innings in 2013.
Sep 7 2016Perez (10-10) allowed four runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks with three strikeouts over six innings in Tuesday's win over the Mariners.Perez continues to pitch to contact and eat innings, just what the Rangers and their fantastic offense need him to do. While he's having an unimpressive season (4.25 ERA, 90:69 K:BB), Perez has gone at least five innings in all but one of his 29 starts, and that has been enough to get him to double-digit wins thanks to his excellent supporting cast.
Aug 31 2016Perez (9-10) allowed no runs on seven hits, struck out four and walked three over six innings in a victory over the Mariners on Wednesday.It was a nice bounce back start after he allowed six runs in each of his last two outings. This was the first time since May 24 that Perez threw six shutout frames. He is 9-10 with a 4.30 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 87 strikeouts in 169.2 innings. Perez will face the Mariners again in his next start Wednesday.
Aug 22 2016Perez (8-9) gave up six runs on five hits and three walks over six innings while striking out five in Sunday's loss to the Rays.The lefty continues to be plagued by big innings, as a five-run fourth put the Rangers in a hole they couldn't climb out of. Perez has now been charged with four or more runs in a single inning five times in his last nine starts, leading to a bloated 5.96 ERA over that stretch. He'll have a hard time snapping out of his funk in his next start at home Saturday against the dangerous Indians.
Aug 15 2016Perez (8-8) evened his record by holding Oakland to two runs (one earned) on five hits, with one walk and six strikeouts over seven innings in a win Monday.Perez got his act together nicely after allowing a run in each of the first two innings, and was rewarded with his first in nine starts. He seems to be clear of that rough patch after holding the opposition to exactly one earned run in three of those last starts, but still has just one road win in 2016. That doesn't bode well for his chances Sunday in Tampa Bay.
Aug 10 2016Perez held the Rockies to a single run on four hits and two walks over 5.2 innings Wednesday. He struck out three and didn't factor into the decision.Perez has been putting on a Jekyll-and-Hyde act lately; over his last seven outings, he's allowed five or more runs five times, but has limited the opposition to a single run in the other two. His K:BB is still awful at 70:60 over 145 innings, and although his groundballing ways allow Perez to have a modicum of success here and there, that plentiful contact he surrenders always catches up to him in the end.
Aug 5 2016Perez (7-8) pitched seven innings, allowing five runs, eight hits and three walks while striking out four Astros in Friday's loss.Perez hadn't gone at least seven innings in back-to-back starts since 2014, but he accomplished that Friday; however, that's about the extent of his accomplishments on the night. The left-hander had won six straight decisions from May 24 to June 26, but Perez remains winless since then (a span of seven starts in which he's gone 0-4). His next start will be at home on Wednesday against the Rockies.
Jul 30 2016Perez (7-7) allowed one run over seven innings in a no-decision Saturday versus the Royals. He walked three and notched five strikeouts.After struggling through most of the month, the left-handed Perez finished July with arguably his best performance of the season so far. He held the defending champs in check by dishing seven inning of one-run ball for the first time this year. Unfortunately, he was matched stride-for-stride by his counterpart Ian Kennedy, leaving Perez winless in his last six starts. He'll look forward to August, as he owns a 7-1 record and 3.09 ERA in that month since 2013.
Jul 30 2016Perez (7-7) allowed one run over seven innings in a no-decision Friday versus the Royals. He walked three and notched five strikeouts.After struggling through most of the month, the left-handed Perez finished July with arguably his best performance of the season so far. He held the defending champs in check by going dishing seven inning of one-run ball for the first time this year. Unfortunately, he was matched stride-for-stride by his counterpart Ian Kennedy, leaving Perez winless in his last six starts. He'll look forward to August, as he owns a 7-1 record and 3.09 ERA in that month since 2013.
Jul 25 2016Perez allowed five runs on nine hits and a walk with three strikeouts over six innings in a no-decision Monday against Oakland.Perez had lost three straight games entering Monday night and has now surrendered at least five runs in each of his past four starts. He has just six strikeouts in 21.2 innings over that span and has allowed a ridiculous 34 hits. He isn't fooling anybody right now, and he's going to have to figure out how to miss a bat before he can turn things around.
Jul 23 2016Perez will likely start Monday's game against the A's, the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant reports.His next turn would have been Tuesday, but the Rangers will apparently bump him up to get him back on normal rest. Kyle Lohse and Nick Martinez are candidates to start Tuesday's game. Perez has an 8.34 ERA in 22.2 innings in July and if the Ranger can get healthy and add pitching prior to the trade deadline he could be fighting to keep a spot in the rotation down the stretch.
Jul 21 2016Perez (7-7) was ripped for seven runs on 10 hits and three walks over six innings Wednesday in a loss to the Angels.He struck out just two en route to his third consecutive trouncing -- over the span of his last 15.2 innings, Perez has given up 24 runs (19 earned) while striking out just four batters and walking seven. The 25-year-old lefty's lack of strikeouts and excess of walks have finally caught up to him, as he was somehow holding an ERA in the mid-threes for a while, but is now up to 4.37, his highest mark of the year. His peripherals suggest things could very well get worse.
Jul 15 2016Perez (7-6) gave up six runs (five earned) on six hits and two walks over 5.2 innings in Friday's 6-0 loss to the Cubs. He also recorded a strikeout.Perez pitched to plenty of contact, notching only a single swinging strike on the afternoon. The 25-year-old was fairly solid with his control, getting 18 first-pitch strikes on 27 of the batters he faced, but received no run support while giving up plenty of timely hits to the Cubs. The southpaw has now dropped two straight decisions, and will try to right the ship next Wednesday versus the Angels.
Jul 9 2016Perez will start the first game following the All-Star break, MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports.Perez will have a tough initial assignment in Wrigley, but the short-week following the All-Star game usually represents limited opportunities to play the matchup game with your depth players.
Jul 9 2016Perez will lead off the Rangers' rotation in the second half next Friday in Chicago against the Cubs.Perez last pitched Wednesday when he allowed seven earned runs while taking the loss against Boston. It was his first loss after winning six straight decisions.
Jul 6 2016Perez (7-5) allowed 11 runs, seven of which were earned, on nine hits and two walks while striking out one over four innings to take the loss Wednesday at the Red Sox.After giving up a pair of runs in the first inning, Perez then gave up five more in the second inning, and the Rangers were on their way to a loss. This was the first time he's allowed more than four earned runs in a start over his last 14 outings, and he now has a 3.85 ERA to go along with a 1.42 WHIP. His next start will be after the All-Star break.
Jul 1 2016Perez (7-4) allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four over seven innings, but received no decision Friday at the Twins.Perez shut down the Twins for six innings before getting a two-run lead in the top of the seventh inning. Unfortunately, he then gave up a game-tying homer to Trevor Plouffe in the bottom of the frame to keep him from earning his eighth win of the year. He's now posted six quality starts over his last eight outings, and he has a 3.39 ERA on the year. He'll make his next start Wednesday at the Red Sox.
Jun 4 2016Perez improved his record to 4-4 Saturday versus the Mariners, allowing three runs with one strikeout and one walk across six innings.The left-hander allowed nine hits Saturday, but just two went for extra bases and some timely pitching caused Seattle to leave nine men on base. Perez did set a season-low with just one punchout, but he turned in his seventh quality start in 10 tries and won his third straight at home. He has developed into a solid middle-of-the-rotation pitcher for the Rangers and will look to keep it rolling Thursday versus the Astros.
May 29 2016Perez (3-4) tossed six innings during Sunday's win against the Pirates, in which he allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out three.The 25-year-old lefty allowed less than three runs for the fifth time in six starts during May, and has allowed only 10 runs in 36.1 frames over that span. Perez also registered a quality start for the fourth time in his last five starts, so he's on the right track so far. He will look to keep it going in his next outing against the Mariners on Saturday.
May 24 2016Perez (2-4) allowed five hits and two walks over six shutout innings with six strikeouts in Tuesday's win over the Angels.Perez had the Angels waving, as he induced 10 swinging strikes in just 89 pitches before the Rangers turned it over to their bullpen. He also showed sharp control, with 18 first-pitch strikes to 23 batters. Perez used a pair of double plays to escape jams and managed to strand the bases loaded to preserve the shutout in the sixth inning. Perez now has allowed two runs or fewer in five of his past six starts and has a 3.13 ERA despite a rough 37:30 K:BB in 60.1 innings.
May 14 2016Perez (1-3) surrendered five hits, two runs (one earned) and three walks over 6.1 innings in Friday's 5-0 loss to the Blue Jays. He struck out three.The 25-year-old was largely a tough luck loser Friday, as his teammates were completely neutralized by R.A. Dickey's knuckler through eight frames. It was Perez's fourth straight strong start, but he's now received exactly one run of support over his three losses, with the last two coming when the Rangers have been blanked. His subpar 1-3 record belies the solid work he's turned in to date in 2016, a fact that his 3.23 ERA bears out.
Jun 29 2015Perez (elbow) will make another rehab start Thursday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez is getting closer to rejoining the Texas roster, likely in the starting rotation.
Jun 23 2015Perez (elbow) pitched three effective innings in a rehab start at Double-A Frisco on Monday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez will likely need three or four more rehab starts before he's ready to rejoin the Texas rotation, but Monday's outing was encouraging to see after Perez's rehab effort was out on hold for a week due to a groin strain.
Jun 19 2015Perez (elbow) will resume his rehab assignment Monday with Double-A Frisco, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.Perez was forced to put his rehab assignment on pause after tweaking his groin during a rehab outing last week, but he will return to game action in just a couple days after throwing a bullpen session Friday without issue. Barring any further setbacks, Perez is on track to rejoin the big club sometime in July.
Jun 18 2015Perez (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Friday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.If Perez emerges from Friday's session without issue, he'll head to Double-A Frisco to pitch in Monday's game.
Jun 15 2015Perez (elbow) is expected to make his second rehab start at Double-A Frisco next Monday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez's elbow checked out fine after he tossed 2.2 innings for Frisco last week, which marked his first competitive action since May 2014. However, he ended up tweaking his groin during the outing, providing a temporary roadblock in his recovery timetable. Perez is slated to throw bullpen sessions Tuesday and Friday to demonstrate that he's no longer bothered by the groin injury. If those sessions according to plan, he'll be cleared to get back on the mound with Frisco.
Jun 13 2015Perez (elbow) tweaked his groin in his rehab start for Double-A Frisco on Wednesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.The issue was not immediately reported following the start, Perez's first minor league rehab outing. Regardless, he will be pulled off his rehab assignment and shut down for about a week. Nothing's certain, but this setback figures to delay the lefty's return from Tommy John surgery until August.
Jun 10 2015Perez (elbow) says that he will pitch a bullpen session Friday before his next start at Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, Anthony Andro of Fox Sports Southwest reports.Perez threw three innings at Double-A Frisco Wednesday. He is working his way back from Tommy John surgery last spring and is close to getting back to the Rangers if he does not encounter any setbacks.
Jun 9 2015Perez (elbow) will throw three innings at Double-A Frisco on Wednesday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star Telegram reports.Perez began his rehab assignment at extended spring training last Friday and will continue his rehab at the Double-A level. He is working his way back from Tommy John surgery last spring, but is nearing a return barring any setbacks.
Mar 12 2015Perez (elbow) could begin throwing off a full mound next week, throwing fastballs only, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez has been throwing off a half-mound for a little while now, and it appears he is nearing a progression to the regular mound. The Rangers have no inclination to rush him back, but his return could come some time around the All-Star break at the earliest.
Mar 11 2015Perez (elbow) was placed on the 60-day DL on Wednesday.Perez underwent Tommy John surgery last May, so he likely isn't a candidate to return until around the All-Star break. The DL designation comes in a corresponding move to clear a roster spot after the club purchased the contract of Antoan Richardson on Wednesday.
Mar 5 2015Perez (elbow) will throw from a half-mound Tuesday, Anthony Andro of Fox Sports Southwest reports.It's the next step in Perez's recovery program as he continues to work back from Tommy John surgery. He continues to be on track to return sometime around, or slightly before, the All-Star break.
Feb 20 2015Perez (elbow) continues to progress well in his throwing program, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez is considered slightly ahead of schedule in his return from Tommy John surgery, and could return as early as the All-Star break if things progress well.
Jan 22 2015Perez (elbow) played catch from 105 feet Thursday and said his arm feels great, Anthony Andro of Fox Sports Southwest reports.Perez, who underwent Tommy John surgery in May, was given the standard 12-to-18 month recovery timetable, meaning there's a solid chance he's able to pitch in 2015. However, it's still too early in his recovery to predict when he may return, though it's certainly encouraging to see him playing catch.
Sep 29 2014Perez (elbow) expects to start throwing again in November, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez underwent Tommy John surgery in May after suffering a partially torn UCL. The typical timetable for the surgery is 12-to-18 months, leaving the possibility of Perez pitching next season. Throwing is the first step in his recovery from the surgery, but he is still a ways from returning from the injury.
May 20 2014Perez was transferred to the 60-day DL on Tuesday, John Blake of the Rangers' official site reports.Already out for the season and much of the next one due to Monday's Tommy John surgery, Perez's 40-man roster spot was required to select the contract of catcher Chris Gimenez. Meanwhile, Perez will embark upon the 12-to-18 month recovery process that comes along with the aforementioned procedure.
May 19 2014Perez (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery Monday, the Dallas Morning News reports.Perez will likely miss a minimum of 12 months, leaving him to return to the Rangers' starting rotation in July 2015 if all goes well in his recovery. Seeing as he'll miss the rest of 2014, he can safely be dropped in all redraft leagues, if he hasn't been already.
May 17 2014Perez (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery on Monday, the Dallas Morning News reports.We've known since Thursday that the Rangers' southpaw has opted for surgery to repair his ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, and now we have a date. According to Perez, "it's a difficult decision for me. But I think it's the best for me and the team. I'm going to come back next year and I'm going to come back strong." Perez is just 23, so his best years are likely ahead of him, but the 12-14 month rehab period for his procedure is a definite blow to his development. He could rejoin the Rangers rotation by July of 2015.
May 15 2014Perez has decided to undergo Tommy John surgery, the Dallas Morning News reports.Perez was diagnosed with a partial UCL tear on Wednesday, and had been weighing his options, potentially considering if a rest and rehabilitation route was a possibility. He's decided to go under the knife, however, and will be sidelined for approximately a year as a result. Nick Martinez has been moved into the rotation to take his place.
May 14 2014Perez (elbow) has been diagnosed with a partial UCL tear, Anthony Andro of FOX Sports Southwest reports.A preliminary MRI did not show any structural damage to Perez's left elbow, but a partial UCL tear was found upon further examination. Perez is reportedly weighing his options, and Tommy John surgery is on the table if both he and the team opt against trying the rest and rehabilitation route. Scott Baker was added back to the active roster Wednesday and could take Perez's spot in the rotation.
May 14 2014Perez (elbow) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday.Reports of elbow discomfort surfaced after Perez's most recent blowup, his third straight outing allowing five or more runs, but an MRI revealed just inflammation and no structural damage. The Rangers will give him some time to let the inflammation die down, but the hope seems to be that it will be a relatively short stay on the DL.
May 11 2014An MRI revealed that Perez is dealing with left elbow inflammation, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.The report adds that Perez -- who was already slated to miss at least one start -- is likely headed to the disabled list, but at this point the report suggests that pitcher's stint would be a minimal DL stay.
May 11 2014Perez is experiencing discomfort in his left elbow and will miss at least one start, Anthony Andro of FOXSportsSouthwest.com reports.The elbow issue may have contributed to his rough showing Saturday against the Red Sox, when he yielded six runs on nine hits and four walks over just 3.2 innings. Perez will receive an MRI figure out the extent of the injury, and if doctors determine the lefty is dealing with more than simple soreness, a DL stint could beacon. The Rangers will recall Nick Tepesch on Wednesday to take Perez's turn in the rotation during the upcoming week.
May 10 2014Perez gave up six runs on nine hits over 3.2 innings in a loss to the Red Sox on Saturday night.With 19 runs allowed over his past 13.1 innings, Perez's ERA has jumped from 1.42 to 4.38. Perez said that he was trying to overthrow when speaking to reporters after Saturday's start, and things won't be any easier when he takes the ball for his next start at Arlington on Friday against the Blue Jays.
May 5 2014Perez gave up five earned runs on seven hits over five innings in a loss to the Rockies on Monday night.Although he was a two-start pitcher for the current week, a road trip to Coors Field and a home start against the Red Sox on Saturday likely left Perez owners weighing their alternatives. Even though he recorded all 10 of his contact outs on the ground, the red-hot Colorado offense and the challenge of pitching at altitude wreaked havoc on Perez on Monday night.
Apr 29 2014Perez gave up eight earned runs on eight hits and three walks in 4.2 innings Tuesday against the A's, picking up his first loss of the season.Perez's owners surely knew he'd come back down to earth at some point after pitching 26 scoreless innings over his previous three starts, but this was even more of a crash and burn than the most pessimistic observer could have anticipated. The 23-year-old lefty isn't as bad as he was Tuesday, and he obviously isn't as good as his scoreless innings streak may have indicated. It won't get any easier for Perez, as he'll go to Coors Field for his next start Monday.
Apr 23 2014Perez tossed a complete game shutout for the second straight start. He walked two and struck out three.Perez was dominant against a very good A's lineup, and needed just 109 pitches (64 strikes) to complete his outing. He'll take on Oakland again in his next outing.
Apr 18 2014Perez was brilliant Friday night tossing a complete game, three-hit shutout against the White Sox. He walked one and struck out eight in the 12-0 win.Coming off an outing where he hurled eight shutout innings, he was even better in this one, needing just 107 pitches (70 for strikes) to dominate the White Sox. He'll try to keep it rolling in his next start against the A's in Oakland.
Apr 14 2014Perez threw eight shutout innings Sunday to beat the Astros, giving up five hits and three walks while striking out two.It was an odd weekend for the Rangers, as they won two 1-0 games over the last three games. Perez overcame the lack of strikeouts by inducing four double plays.
Apr 8 2014Perez gave up four earned runs on eight hits and three walks with three strikeouts Tuesday, but still got the win, as his teammates put a hurting on Felix Doubront.Boston certainly isn't an easy lineup to get through unscathed, and Perez wasn't as sharp as his owners would probably like, but it wasn't completely unproductive, as he got the win. He'll look to put fewer runners on base Monday against the Mariners, in the first start of a two-start week.
Apr 1 2014Perez gave up two earned runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts in 5.2 innings Tuesday against the Phillies.He took the no-decision, as the Rangers offense was stymied by A.J. Burnett. Still, this is a positive sign for Perez and his owners, especially in the strikeout department, as he posted just a 15.9 percent K-rate in 2013, which was below league average.
Nov 7 2013Perez agreed to a four-year contract with the Rangers on Thursday, Anthony Andro of FOX Sports Southwest reports.The contract also includes club options for three additional years, so Perez could theoretically be in Texas through the 2020 season. The 22-year-old southpaw made 20 starts for the big club in 2013, posting a 10-6 record with a 3.62 ERA and a 6.1 K/9 over 124.1 innings. He's all but a lock for a spot in the back end of the rotation next season.
Sep 30 2013Martin took the loss in Monday's tiebreaker game against the Rays, after giving up three runs on four hits and two walks over 5.1 innings.While he was sharp for the most part, Perez surrendered a two-run homer to Evan Longoria in the third inning. The Rangers were never able to recover and ultimately lost 5-2, as Tampa's David Price tossed a complete game. Perez finishes the year with a 10-6 record, 3.62 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and 84:37 K:BB ratio over 124.1 innings. At the very least, he should have a good shot to win a job in the rotation during spring training next year.
Sep 25 2013Perez picked up his 10th win of the season Wednesday, tossing seven innings of three-run ball while striking out eight against the Astros.Perez has been a revelation for the Rangers since he entered the starting rotation in late May. His 3.55 ERA is solid, but his pedestrian strikeout rate (5.97 K/9) and FIP (4.20) leave a bit to be desired heading into next season. Still, the overall results have been positive for Perez, and he should have secured a rotation spot next Spring.
Sep 21 2013Perez gave up one run on seven hits and four walks with three strikeouts over 5.2 innings against the Royals on Friday.This wasn't one of Perez' better starts as he struggled with his command early on and was forced to pitch himself out of a number of jams and was forced to leave before the end of the sixth having already thrown 108 pitches (68 strikes). He'll walk into his final start of the year next Wednesday with a 3.54 ERA and a 71:34 K:BB over 112 innings.
Sep 15 2013Perez gave up three earned runs on seven hits over 6.1 innings Sunday against Oakland.Perez fell to 9-5 on the year, and though he didn't pitch all that poorly, Oakland's Tommy Milone simply out-dueled him. He'll look for better results in his next start against Kansas City on the road.
Sep 11 2013Perez (9-4) lasted only five innings in Tuesday's loss to Pittsburgh, allowing 11 baserunners (nine hits, two walks) and four runs while striking out three.Thanks to his spotty control, Perez isn't an every-start fantasy play, but there's certainly upside to be had when he faces struggling offenses.
Sep 3 2013Perez held the A's to just one run in seven strong innings Tuesday, striking out five and walking none on his way to his ninth win of the season.Perez gave up a run on a sac fly in the first inning and was threatened just once after that, an opportunity the A's squandered thanks to a Josh Donaldson baserunning error. Perez has now won six consecutive starts, posting a 2.54 ERA and a 35:13 K:BB over that span.
Aug 28 2013Perez gave up two runs on five hits over six innings while striking out three and walking two en route to his eighth win of the season Wednesday.While Perez threw 62 of his 100 pitches for strikes, he had little difficulty getting through six frames thanks in part to the Rangers' nine-run outburst in the first three innings against Seattle ace Felix Hernandez. Perez is currently lined up for a road start against the A's in his next outing Tuesday.
Aug 23 2013Perez allowed four runs on eight hits, walking two and striking out three over seven innings of the Rangers 11-5 win over the White Sox on Friday night.It was his fourth straight win, albeit his peripherals were nothing spectacular. Perez has been fairly reliable of late and now sports a decent 3.62 ERA. He has, however, fallen into a pattern of getting touched up early before settling in. In this one, he allowed three in the second, and another in the fourth, before shutting the Sox down over his last three innings.
Aug 17 2013Perez held the Mariners to three runs on eight hits over seven innings Saturday to earn his sixth win of the season.Perez did not suffer from a complete game hangover in this one. The Mariners scored one run each in the first, second, and third innings, but then Perez kept them off the board for the remaining four innings of his tenure. He has now shot off three wins in a row, and he will go for No. 4 against the White Sox on Friday.
Aug 11 2013Perez produced the first complete game of his career Sunday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks to go with eight strikeouts, as the Rangers handled the Astros in Houston.After oscillating between middling and steady performances since his initial call-up in late May, Perez has put together three consecutive quality starts, during which he's 2-0 with a 1.59 ERA, 0.882 WHIP, and 19:8 K:BB ratio in 22.2 innings. The 22-year-old is really coming into his own and should remain in the rotation, even with starter Matt Harrison (back/hand) potentially growing healthy enough for activation from the DL before the season concludes. No matter, Perez will take the mound Saturday against the Mariners, who he held to one unearned run in 5.1 innings on July 4.
Aug 5 2013Perez struck out seven batters Monday, while holding the Angels to two runs on four hits and four walks over 6.1 innings.Things haven't been too smooth for Perez lately, but this makes two strong outings in a row, both of which came against a solid Angels lineup. The seven strikeouts mark a career-high, but we won't be expecting much in that category, given that Perez has still fanned just 39 batters over 59 innings this season. His inability to miss bats will likely be a problem at some point, although he'll carry a respectable 3.81 ERA into Sunday's start against the lowly Astros.
Jul 31 2013Perez tossed a gem against the Angels on Wednesday, but he did not factor into the decision. He gave up one run on four hits while striking out four over 7.1 innings.Perez pounded the strike zone Wednesday, tossing 65 of his 95 pitches for strikes. His only blemish was surrendering a solo-shot to Nelson Cruz in the second inning. Perez has been pretty inconsistent this season (gave up six runs in his last start), but he gets to face the Angels again on Monday, so he may be able to turn in an encore performance.
Jul 26 2013Perez was battered for seven runs (six earned) on eight hits, walking two and striking out three over just three-plus innings against the Indians on Friday night.He was spared a loss when the Rangers rallied to tie the game before losing in extra innings, but he has now compiled a brutal 9.00 ERA over his last three starts. Perez does have some upside, but he has been wildly erratic this season, and has to be considered a risky play right now given his most recent performances.
Jul 21 2013Perez fell to 3-3 Sunday as he gave up four earned runs on nine hits over 6.1 innings pitched. He walked one and struck out five.Perez didn't pitch all that poorly, but was simply out-dueled by Baltimore's Chris Tillman. Perez will look to bounce back in his next start against the Indians on the road.
Jul 14 2013Perez took the loss to the Tigers on Sunday, by giving up five runs on four hits and three walks, with four strikeouts over 5.2 inning.Perez couldn't keep the ball in the yard Sunday, as Torii Hunter took him deep in the first and both Victor Martinez and Johnny Peralta followed suit in the fourth. Coming into the game, Perez had given up just two runs in his last 18 innings of work, but he took a step in the wrong direction Sunday.
Jun 28 2013Perez was sharp Friday night, tossing 6.2 shutout innings against the Reds in a 4-0 victory. He allowed six hits, walked one and struck out three.That's back-to-back quality starts for the young southpaw, and they have come against the Cardinals, and the Reds, two potent offenses, and leaves him with a 2-1 record and a 2.37 ERA in three starts this season. While he is highly regarded, he has been a disappointment in previous trials at the major league level, but his recent success may be a sign of better things to come.
Jun 20 2013Perez will start Saturday's game against the Cardinals, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez will get a chance to earn his stay in the Rangers rotation after going 5-1 with a 1.75 ERA and a 28:8 strikeout-to-walk ratio over six starts at Triple-A Round Rock. He seems most likely to take Josh Lindblom's temporary spot but could easily vault ahead of Justin Grimm and/or Nick Tepesch in the rotation pecking order with both starters struggling in their most recent outings.
Jun 19 2013Perez doesn't appear to be nearing a return to the majors despite a recent run of strong starts at Triple-A Round Rock, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Texas has been getting lukewarm performances from Nick Tepesch and Justin Grimm in recent weeks, so you've got to think that Perez's strong starts haven't gone unnoticed by Texas brass despite the assertions otherwise.
May 27 2013Perez was sent back down to Triple-A Round Rock following Monday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks, Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.As expected, Perez was returned to Round Rock after serving as the Rangers' 26th man Monday. He got the starting nod in Game 1 of Monday's twin billing, allowing four runs (three earned) on nine hits and two walks over 5.1 innings.
May 27 2013Making his first big league start of 2013, Perez allowed four runs, three earned, over 5.1 innings to take the loss.Perez is expected to return to Triple-A after functioning as the 26th-man for the double-header Monday afternoon. Perez will return to a 3.00 ERA in Round Rock, but should get another shot with the Rangers soon.
May 27 2013Perez has been called up to start Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader at Arizona, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez, who was activated from the DL on May 12, has been in tip-top shape during two recent outings at Triple-A Round Rock, posting a 3.00 ERA, 0.917 WHIP, and 12:1 K:BB ratio in 12 innings. A strong performance Monday could earn him a long-term stay in a Rangers' rotation that has been beset by injuries this season.
May 26 2013Updating a previous report, Perez will start the first game of a doubleheader with the Diamondbacks on Monday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez was initially on track to start the nightcap against Trevor Cahill, but it looks like he'll now stand a better chance of getting the win in the early game after the Diamondbacks scratched ace Ian Kennedy (finger) from the outing and replaced him with unproven youngster Tyler Skaggs. With a 3.00 ERA and 12:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio through two outings at Triple-A Round Rock, Perez could have a good chance to make a case for a permanent spot in the Rangers rotation with a strong performance Monday.
May 25 2013The Rangers will call up Martin Perez to pitch the nightcap of the doubleheader on Monday, according to the "team's official site.Perez has just two starts at Triple-A Round Rock this season and has posted a 1-1 record with a 3.00 ERA and 12:1 K:BB over 12 innings. He'll look for an opportunity here to stick with the team for a little while longer should he pitch well.
May 23 2013Perez tossed seven shutout innings at Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday and could be a candidate to rejoin the rotation next week, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Texas will need a starter for Monday, with Josh Lindblom and Ross Wolf expected to be considered along with Perez.
May 12 2013Perez (wrist) was activated from the 15-day DL and optioned to Triple-A Round Rock.With the length of his rehab stint expiring and with Nick Tepesch and Justin Grimm supplying capable starts at the bottom of the rotation, Perez will receive some more time in the minors to round back into form. Perez's final rehab start wasn't especially encouraging, as he allowed eight runs in 3.1 innings of work.
May 12 2013Perez (wrist) allowed nine hits, two walks and eight runs over 3.1 innings during his second rehab start.Perez needed 57 pitches in the outing and figures to need at least two more rehab starts before he's a rotation option for Texas.
May 8 2013Perez (wrist) allowed five hits and one run over four innings during his rehab start Monday.Perez fanned one and didn't issue a walk. He figures to need two or three more rehab starts before he's ready to rejoin the rotation.
May 2 2013Perez (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment Monday at Double-A Frisco, ESPNDallas.com reports.Perez successfully completed three innings of work in an extended spring game Wednesday, so the move to Frisco is just another step in his recovery process. He's expected to return to the team by the end of May.
Apr 30 2013Perez (wrist) intends to toss three innings in an extended spring training outing Wednesday, FOX Sports Southwest reports.If successful and devoid of a setback, Perez could in fact begin a rehab assignment shortly thereafter. There is less pressure for him to return quickly, though, as Nick Tepesch and Justin Grimm are holding down the fort in the back of the rotation. However, Perez will likely be back in the fold in mid-May.
Apr 23 2013Perez (wrist) could begin a rehab assignment as early as next week, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez is scheduled to throw live batting practice Tuesday and make an appearance in extended spring training this weekend. Getting through those drills without a setback will clear the way for him to begin a rehab. The expectation was that he'd rejoin the Texas rotation once healthy but recent solid starts from Nick Tepesch and Justin Grimm could put a halt to those plans if Perez struggles in his rehab starts.
Apr 20 2013Perez (wrist) is expected to start throwing live batting practice in a little over a week, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.There's still no timetable for Perez's return to the rotation, but it's several weeks away at a minimum.
Apr 9 2013Perez (wrist) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Thursday, Anthony Andro of Fox Sports Southwest reports.There's no word yet regarding a specific date for Perez's expected return, but Nick Tepesch (who is starting Tuesday night) is getting the first opportunity to replace Perez as the Rangers' fifth starter.
Mar 31 2013Perez (wrist) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, the Rangers' official site reports.Perez sustained a fractured wrist on March 3, which wiped away his chance to earn the fifth starter gig with Texas this season. He is not expected to pitch again until May and will be hard-pressed to squeeze his way into the rotation upon his return, barring injuries to his teammates, or course.
Mar 10 2013Perez (wrist) is not expected to resume a throwing program for three weeks, ESPN Dallas reports.The wrist fracture cost Perez his first lengthy opportunity in a big league rotation, as he was favored to win the No. 5 starter spot. Perez is expected to start pitching again in the beginning of May but likely won't be given the same kind of audition process for a starting role that he would have been afforded this spring.
Mar 4 2013Perez has been diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of his left wrist, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. The Rangers are hoping he will be ready to pitch again by the beginning of May.While Perez will likely miss two months with the injury, he could have been out longer had his fracture been more severe. He will be able to do light workouts while recovering, but he will likely need a couple weeks near the end of the process to rebuild his arm strength and stamina. With Perez out for Opening Day, consider the competition for the Rangers' fifth starter spot wide open.
Mar 3 2013Perez sustained a fracture of the ulna bone in his left forearm after being hit by a comebacker in Sunday's spring training game, Rangers' Executive Vice President of Communications John Blake reports.Perez won't begin throwing for nearly a month, and the injury is expected to keep him out for the first month of the season, so the Rangers will have to look into other options as their fifth starter. Perez reportedly had the inside track to win the job, but the injury likely opens doors for other candidates.
Mar 3 2013Perez left Sunday's Cactus League game after he was hit on the left wrist with a comebacker, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez was taken to the hospital to undergo X-rays on the wrist, and the results are still unknown. Perez had the inside track to become the No. 5 starter for the Rangers this season, but he could lose his grip on that spot if he misses some time with the injury. Consider him day-to-day until the results of the X-rays are known.
Feb 26 2013Perez retired all six batters he faced in his spring debut Monday.Perez recorded two strikeouts and needed 27 pitches to complete his two innings. He's considered the slight favorite to emerge as Texas' fifth starter when the season begins, and his first start was a step in the right direction.
Sep 28 2012Perez is expected to start Monday despite failing to get out of the first inning in his most recent start, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Texas could have the AL West wrapped up by then depending on how the weekend goes, so there's a chance he won't have the normal lineup behind him when he takes the hill.
Sep 26 2012Perez (1-3) couldn't make it out of the first inning Wednesday against Oakland, allowing five runs on six hits while recording just two outs.Perez had actually shown some promising signs before this outing, but saw his season numbers get pulverized at the hands of the A's. The 21-year-old lefty has great potential, but his MLB readiness is suspect, as he appears to have been rushed a bit by the Rangers.
Sep 22 2012Perez gave up four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts over just four innings against the Mariners on Friday.Perez is being given the opportunity to prove himself as a member of the Rangers rotation with the demotion of Scott Feldman to the bullpen. Perez has good stuff but has had a relatively weak strikeout rate through his time in the minors. He'll also need to learn to be more economical with his pitches as he hasn't made it past the fourth inning in either of his last two starts due to high pitch counts. His next opportunity comes in a very important series against Oakland, so expect manager Ron Washington to have him on a relatively short leash.
Sep 16 2012Perez will replace Scott Feldman in the Rangers' starting rotation, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez through 4.2 innings of scoreless relief in Scott Feldman's last outing, in which Feldman gave up six runs in 2.2 innings of work. Perez is 1-1 in three starts for the Rangers in 2012, and has posted a 2.60 ERA in those starts. He'll be on the bump Friday against the Mariners.
Aug 31 2012Perez was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock, MLB.com reports.He had a 4.25 ERA and 69:56 K:BB ratio in 127 innings at Triple-A. He'll add another left-handed arm out of the bullpen.
Jul 25 2012Perez involved himself in a duel Tuesday, yielding a mere run on five hits and two walks across six innings, though Texas lost 2-1 to Boston.Perez, who tallied just one strikeout, earned a no decision in what is likely a spot start due to Colby Lewis' season-ending elbow injury and Roy Oswalt's (back) expect return to the rotation Sunday. In three starts this year, Perez is now 1-0 with a 2.60 ERA, 1.327 WHIP, and 9:6 K:BB ratio in 17.1 innings.
Jul 23 2012The Rangers recalled Perez from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, FSN's Anthony Andro reports.Perez will be available out of the bullpen Monday night, but he was brought up with the intention to start Tuesday. It's not clear how many starts the Rangers are envisioning Perez making in his second go-around with the big club, but he should remain in the rotation at least until Neftali Feliz (elbow) is activated from the disabled list.
Jul 18 2012Perez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.The Rangers have anticipated this move for a few days now. Perez was sent down to make room on the roster for Colby Lewis, who returned from the DL.
Jul 14 2012Perez is expected to return to the minors once Colby Lewis rejoins the rotation, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Perez will return to the rotation at Triple-A Round Rock early next week if Lewis returns as scheduled.
Jul 6 2012Perez allowed four runs (two earned) off six hits and three walks with three strikeouts over six innings against the Twins on Friday.While Perez may have taken his first loss since being promoted from Triple-A just a short time ago, he still pitched a decent game. In two major league starts he has a 3.15 ERA with an 8:4 K:BB through 11.1 innings. He will remain in the Rangers rotation for the foreseeable future and although his strikeout rate isn't as strong as you would like to see, he should prove to be a strong asset if he keeps his ratios at the level they are at right now.
Jun 30 2012Perez allowed two runs on six hits, walking one and striking out five over 5.1 innings Saturday to pick up the win in his first major league start.He needed 103 pitches (just 59 strikes) to get the 5.1 innings so it wasn't a dominating performance, but it should both boost his confidence, and perhaps earn him another turn in the rotation as the Rangers walking wounded heal. He has a lot of upside, but is still learning his craft so his short term fantasy value could be limited. His next start would be at home against Minnesota.
Jun 29 2012Perez will start for the Rangers on Saturday against the A's, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Though Perez entered the season as a top ranked prospect in the loaded Rangers' system, his first start comes with muted fanfare thanks to the 4.59 ERA and 49:38 K:BB ratio he posted in 84.1 innings with Triple-A Round Rock this season. Perez could stick in the rotation through the All-Star break, but he will likely head back to Round Rock when a fellow starter or two is activated from the disabled list.
Jun 28 2012Perez made his major-league debut with a sloppy appearance in Wednesday's win.Perez remains a candidate to start Saturday's game as well, but his performance Wednesday (.2 innings, 2 hits and a walk) would have been much worse had a tough play been ruled a single instead of an error on Ian Kinsler.
Jun 27 2012Perez is a candidate to start Saturday's game if he's not needed in long relief this week, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.It will either be Perez or fellow rookie Justin Grimm taking the hill in Saturday's game.
Jun 26 2012Club officials confirmed that Perez will join the Rangers on Tuesday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.Perez, a southpaw who has gone 9-9 over 25 starts at the Triple-A level, will likely make his major league debut in the near future with Justin Grimm struggling Monday. A corresponding roster move has not yet been made, but we'll let you know when there's an official announcement.