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Released by Detroit Perez was released by the Tigers on Thursday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Perez at one point ranked as a consensus top-100 prospect, but he's battled injuries and ineffectiveness over the last handful of seasons. The 25-year-old right-hander had posted a 6.89 ERA with 12 walks and seven strikeouts in 15.2 innings of relief this summer between the rookie-level Florida Complex League and Low-A Lakeland.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins Tigers organization Perez (shoulder) re-signed with the Tigers on a minor-league deal Wednesday and was placed on the 60-day injured list at High-A West Michigan, Emily Waldon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Detroit removed Perez from its 40-man roster and released him a week ago after he underwent season-ending surgery on his right shoulder. As expected, the 23-year-old went unclaimed off waivers, so he's elected to re-sign with the organization as he begins the long recovery process from surgery. At this stage, the Tigers likely have few expectations about Perez being part of their long-term plans, even though he was once one of their more promising pitching prospects.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injured righty Franklin Perez re-signs with Detroit Tigers on minor-league contract "He will be out a while," Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch said Tuesday. "That announcement obviously impacts the rest of his year."

MAY 14, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Detroit Tigers: Prospect Franklin Perez released by the organization The Detroit Tigers have cut bait with one of the prospects they acquired in the Justin Verlander trade back in 2017. In a flurry of roster m...

MAY 13, 2021 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Cabrera becomes Venezuelan hit king, Tigers beat Royals

Miguel Cabrera drove in two runs and surpassed Omar Vizquel for the most major league hits by a Venezuelan player, leading the Detroit Tigers past the slumping Kansas City Royals 4...

MAY 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Pitcher Franklin Perez, acquired in Justin Verlander trade, released by Tigers On Tuesday, it was announced the 23-year-old Perez would have season-ending surgery on his right shoulder.

MAY 12, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Leaves Detroit organization The Tigers placed Perez (shoulder) on unconditional release waivers Wednesday.

Impact Perez will lose his spot on the 40-man roster and in the organization entirely after he underwent season-ending right shoulder surgery Wednesday. One of the key prospects the Tigers acquired in the August 2017 trade that sent Justin Verlander to Houston, the 23-year-old never reached the big leagues for Detroit while contending with a slew of arm injuries in recent years. Unless he's willing to re-sign with the Tigers on another minor-league deal once he clears waivers, Perez will look to find an opportunity in another organization in 2022.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grossman, Tigers recover to hand Royals 9th straight loss

Robbie Grossman singled home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers, after squandering a seven-run lead late, recovered to beat the skidding Kansa...

MAY 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Detroit Tigers prospect Franklin Perez to undergo right shoulder surgery Franklin Perez, who has pitched only 27 innings since being acquired for Justin Verlander in 2017, will miss significant time with shoulder...

MAY 11, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Out indefinitely after surgery Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Perez is scheduled to undergo right shoulder surgery Wednesday in Los Angeles, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact A timeline for Perez's return likely won't be established until after the surgery is performed, but he'll almost certainly miss most, if not all, of the 2021 season. Once considered one of the more promising pitching prospects in the organization, Perez's outlook has been dimmed considerably by a slew of arm injuries in recent years. Since the beginning of the 2018 season, Perez has thrown just 27 innings in affiliated ball.

MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Met with specialist Perez (shoulder) met with a specialist Thursday and the Tigers will announce a plan going forward in 24-to-48 hours, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact The righty was placed on the minor-league injured list Tuesday. The Tigers have provided little hint at Perez's status, but the coming statement figures to detail the length of his absence. Durability has been a huge issue for the Venezuelan righty, as he has pitched in just nine minor-league games since the start of the 2018 season.

MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out with shoulder issue Perez landed on the minor-league injured list with a right shoulder capsule defect Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Perez's return timeline is not yet clear, but the injury could be a potentially serious one. He'll meet with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Thursday, at which point his timetable may be clarified.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers prospect Franklin Perez injured with right shoulder capsule defect The centerpiece in the 2017 Justin Verlander trade, Franklin Perez has only appeared in only 27 innings in the Detroit Tigers' minor leagues...

MAY 4, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Sent to MiLB camp The Tigers optioned Perez to their minor-league camp Tuesday.

Impact Perez was one of six players optioned Tuesday as the Tigers trimmed their big-league spring training roster to 42 men. The 23-year-old right-hander is expected to begin the 2021 season at Triple-A Toledo, where he'll likely slot into the rotation.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers spring training: What we learned from Franklin Perez, Matt Manning Two of the Detroit Tigers' pitching prospects, Franklin Perez and Matt Manning, pitched Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

MARCH 11, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Detroit Tigers mulling different roles for Franklin Perez, Jeimer Candelario Detroit Tigers prospect Franklin Perez, only pitching nine games since the Justin Verlander trade, is trying to make a comeback from injurie...

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Arrives at camp Perez reported to spring training Saturday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Perez was a late arrival to camp due to minor visa issues, but he had a brief absence and will now begin preparing for the 2021 season. The right-hander will likely head to the minors to begin the regular season but could be a bullpen option at some point in 2021.

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to join team Thursday Perez was absent from camp Wednesday due to a visa issue but is expected to join his teammates Thursday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Perez is one of several late arrivals to spring camp, with Jose Urena, Gregory Soto and non-roster invitee Gerson Moreno the others. However, Perez is expected to be present Thursday. The righty spent the 2020 season at the team's alternate training site and could be a bullpen option in 2021, though he's likely ticketed for the minors to begin the year.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hinch grateful to be back as Tigers begin spring training

This year, the start of spring training was meaningful in a different way for AJ Hinch

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Detroit Tigers finally gushing about Franklin Perez: 'Could be the top prospect' If Franklin Perez stays healthy, it would be like getting another first-round draft pick for the Detroit Tigers.

FEBRUARY 20, 2020 • FREEP.COM