Cionel Pérez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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Out with strained forearm The Mets placed Perez on the 15-day injured list Friday with a left forearm strain.

Impact Perez has tossed 5.2 scoreless frames with a 9:0 K:BB over his last five appearances but will now be shelved for at least the next couple weeks. The Mets have added Jonathan Pintaro and Xzavion Curry to their bullpen.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Twins acquire veteran reliever A.J. Minter from the last-place Mets for a pair of infield prospects

The Minnesota Twins have acquired left-handed reliever A

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Serving as opener Tuesday Perez will serve as the Mets' opening pitcher Tuesday against the Royals.

Impact After recording four outs in a 16-pitch appearance in Monday's 7-6 win, Perez will likely be capped at an inning or two in his start before turning the game over to the bullpen. Kodai Senga will be available on three days' rest and could be a candidate to cover multiple innings in long relief once Perez exits the game.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Schwarber sets Phillies record with MLB-best 30th homer in 5-4 win over Mets

Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 win over the New...

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Working as opener Sunday Perez will start Sunday's contest against Philadelphia, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.

Impact Perez began the campaign with Washington before joining the Mets on a minor-league deal in early May. The lefty hurler was brought up to the big-league club May 30 and has appeared in 10 contests, posting a 3.68 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 14:1 K:BB over 14.2 innings. Perez hasn't tossed more than 32 pitches in an outing this season, so he presumably won't go very deep Sunday. It's unclear who will follow Perez on the mound, and New York may opt for a bullpen game rather than deploying a bulk reliever.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Triples by Lindor and Soto lead Mets past Phillies 6-2 to snap 7-game skid and give Green 1st win

Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto each hit a pivotal triple as the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 to stop their seven-game losing streak

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Kyle Schwarber hits 3 homers, Bryce Harper hits for the cycle in Phillies' 15-3 rout of Mets

Kyle Schwarber homered three times and Bryce Harper hit for the cycle as the Philadelphia Phillies routed the New York Mets 15-3

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Phantastic performances: Phillies' Schwarber homers twice in inning, Harper hits for cycle vs Mets

Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper delivered impressive hitting performances in the Philadelphia Phillies' 15-3 win over the New York Mets

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Selected from Triple-A The Mets selected Perez's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Perez joined the Mets on a minor-league deal May 6 and has since given up two earned runs in seven innings at Triple-A Syracuse while striking out 10 batters and walking five. He'll now return to the majors to replace Tobias Myers in the Mets' bullpen and likely work in low-leverage situations to begin with. Anderson Severino was designated for assignment to make room for Perez on the 40-man roster.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Mets on MiLB deal Perez agreed to a minor-league contract with the Mets on Wednesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Perez secured a spot on the Nationals' Opening Day roster coming out of spring training but was dropped from the 40-man roster last week after submitting a 6.19 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and 9:11 K:BB in 16 innings. After clearing waivers, Perez elected to become a free agent and was able to quickly catch on with a new organization. Perez is expected to report to Triple-A Syracuse and will likely need to show improved control before he receives a look in the New York bullpen.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Perez elected to become a free agent Monday.

Impact Perez passed through waivers unclaimed after being removed from the Nationals' 40-man roster. Rather than accept an outright assignment, he's exercised his right to free agency. Perez holds a 6.19 ERA and 9:11 K:BB over 16 innings at the big-league level in 2026.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Perez cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.

Impact Perez was designated for assignment by the Nationals following Saturday's outing against the Brewers, when he allowed two hits across two scoreless innings. He has a shaky 6.19 ERA and 1.69 WHIP across 16 innings this season and will look to get his command and control in order in Triple-A. Orlando Ribalta was recalled by the Nationals from Rochester in a corresponding move.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Contreras gets 4 hits again and Brewers' combined no-hit bid spoiled in 6-1 win over Nationals

William Contreras had four hits for the second straight game, Jacob Misiorowski had a no-hitter through 5 1/3 innings before leaving with a right hamstring cramp and the Milwaukee...

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Nationals get strong outing from Griffin, hold off late Brewers rally to win 3-1

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APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Jordan Walker homers for third consecutive game as Cardinals beat Nationals 6-1

Jordan Walker homered for the third consecutive game, Michael McGreevy earned his first victory of the season, and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Washington Nationals 6-1

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Credited with win Monday Perez (1-1) picked up the win Monday, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning to close out a 9-6 victory over the Cardinals.

Impact Despite pitching the ninth inning with a three-run lead, Perez was officially credited with a win and not a save as the Nationals' other relievers hasn't exactly been effective -- between them, Ken Waldichuk and Andre Granillo coughed up five runs in three innings. It's still intriguing high-leverage usage for Perez given the unsettled nature of the Washington bullpen, but the 29-year-old southpaw has only avoided allowing any runs himself in two of his five appearances to begin the season, stumbling to a 14.73 ERA and 3:2 K:BB in 3.2 innings.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first hold Perez gave up two hits, including a solo home run, in two-thirds of an inning Wednesday to record his first hold of the season in an extra-inning loss to the Phillies.

Impact The 29-year-old lefty entered the game with two outs in the seventh inning and retired Kyle Schwarber, but Bryce Harper then took Perez deep to lead off the eighth as the Nationals' bullpen squandered a 5-0 lead. Perez may not hang onto a high-leverage role much longer if he can't keep the ball in the park -- he's served up two homers in his first three appearances and 2.2 innings this season, although his 3:0 K:BB is more promising than his 6.75 ERA.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals take opening series in Chicago with 6-3 win over Cubs

Joey Wiemer and Keibert Ruiz homered and the Washington Nationals earned a season-opening series win with a 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Officially added to roster The Nationals selected Perez's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

Impact Perez was in Nats camp as a non-roster invitee and earned a spot on the Opening Day roster after permitted just one run with a 5:1 K:BB over six Grapefruit League frames. The 29-year-old will be the most experienced reliever on the Washington roster, which could give him a chance to see high-leverage innings.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Clinches roster spot The Nationals informed Perez on Monday that he'll be included on the Opening Day roster, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Perez had been attending spring training as a non-roster invitee and earned a spot in the Washington bullpen after striking out five and allowing just one unearned run on two hits and one walk over six innings during the Grapefruit League. Expect Washington officially select Perez's contract when the team finalizes its roster shortly before Thursday's opener in Chicago. Given the lack of established relief options in Washington in addition to how well he pitched in the spring, Perez could find himself in the mix for a key setup role right away during the season.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Nationals as NRI Perez signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Saturday and received an invitation to spring training, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Perez was a liability in the Orioles' bullpen last season, logging an 8.31 ERA and 2.12 WHIP as well as a 21:18 K:BB over 21.2 innings before being outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk in late May. He entered 2025 with a 3.80 ERA in his career, however, so he may still win a spot in Washington's Opening Day bullpen if he returns to form during Grapefruit League play.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Perez elected free agency Tuesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Perez took a major step back in 2025, posting an 8.31 ERA and 2.12 WHIP across 21.2 innings with the Orioles, leading to his removal from the 40-man roster in late May. His performance didn't improve much after he moved to Triple-A (6.85 ERA, 2.22 WHIP, 22.1 IP), so he'll likely have to settle for a minor-league deal in free agency.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Perez was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday after clearing waivers, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Perez was DFA'd by the Orioles last Saturday after logging an 8.31 ERA, 2.12 WHIP and 21:18 K:BB across 21.2 innings. He'll remain in the Orioles' organization and report to Triple-A, where he'll look to regain his control and perform well enough to warrant a return to the majors.

MAY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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