Cionel Pérez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

1 DAY AGO • 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

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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

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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

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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

Orioles cut Cionel Pérez to shake up struggling bullpen After more than three years with the Orioles, Cionel Pérez was designated for assignment to create space in a tired, struggling bullpen.

MAY 24, 2025 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

DFA'd by Baltimore The Orioles designated Perez for assignment Saturday.

Impact Perez will exit the 40-man roster after posting an 8.31 ERA, 2.12 WHIP and 21:18 K:BB across 21.2 innings this season. The move makes room in the Orioles' bullpen for Yaramil Hiraldo, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Norfolk by Baltimore on Saturday.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Baltimore The Orioles designated Perez for assignment Saturday.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Devers takes over major league lead with 47 RBIs after driving in 8 runs in 19-5 rout of Orioles

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MAY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Devers has career-high 8 RBIs, including grand slam in 13-run 8th as Red Sox rout Orioles 19-5

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MAY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Torkelson's 8th homer helps Tigers beat Orioles 4-3 in first game of day-night doubleheader

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APRIL 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Jays' Bassitt pitches 6 innings for first win, Sugano leaves O's debut with cramp, Toronto wins 3-1

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MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

5 takeaways from Pirates' no-hit spring training loss to the Orioles BRADENTON, Fla. — Orioles pitchers Zach Eflin, Yennier Cano, Cionel Perez, Bryan Baker, Gregory Soto, Roansy Contreras and Riley Cooper thre...

MARCH 22, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Club option picked up The Orioles exercised Perez's $2.2 million club option for 2025 on Monday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Perez, 28, held a 4.53 ERA and 46:28 K:BB over 53.2 innings for the Orioles this season. He posted a 53.5 percent ground ball rate and didn't surrender a single home run over his 62 appearances.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Awarded win Sunday Perez (2-0) hit one batter but did not allow a hit or a walk over a scoreless inning to earn the win Sunday over the Padres.

Impact The Orioles never trailed Sunday, but starter Albert Suarez came up one out short of qualifying for the win. Jacob Webb also struggled in his relief appearance, leading to Perez being awarded the win. Perez has bounced back from a rough patch right out of the All-Star break, earning a save and a win over two scoreless innings across his last two appearances. For the year, he has a 4.26 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 29:15 K:BB with two saves and 13 holds across 31.2 innings.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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