Jack Perkins - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Tagged for three homers in loss Perkins (3-13) allowed six runs on five hits and three walks while striking out nine over five innings to take the loss versus the Astros on Saturday.

Impact Perkins had largely put together a decent stretch run, but his season will end on a sour note. He gave up three home runs in this outing, accounting for all six of the runs on his line. Perkins ends 2026 with a 6.10 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 140:51 K:BB over 121 innings across 37 games (17 starts). He was a bit worse with a 6.75 ERA as a starter, though having a hitter-friendly home park certainly doesn't help.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Athletics host the Houston Astros Saturday

The Athletics square off against the Houston Astros on Saturday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Strong again in tough-luck loss Perkins (3-12) took the loss against the Guardians on Sunday, allowing one run on five hits and no walks with four strikeouts over six innings.

Impact Perkins allowed just one run in the fourth inning but was outdueled by Gavin Williams. The 26-year-old Perkins threw 54 of 80 pitches for strikes with nine whiffs, and he's now delivered quality starts in back-to-back outings for the first time this season. He owns a 5.90 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 131:48 K:BB across 116 innings as both a reliever and starter this season and will make his final start of the campaign at home against the Astros next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez leads Guardians against the Athletics following 4-hit performance

The Cleveland Guardians play the Athletics after Angel Martinez's four-hit game on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Fans eight in no-decision Tuesday Perkins didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Rays, allowing one unearned run on four hits and one walk over 6.2 innings. He struck out eight.

Impact In his longest and best performance of the season, Perkins fired 53 of 83 pitches for strikes, and the only run to cross the plate against him came as the result of a passed ball by Jonah Heim, which let Chandler Simpson scamper home from third base. Perkins has had a rough season overall, but the 26-year-old right-hander is providing some optimism for 2027 -- over his last six outings, he's produced a 2.86 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 33:16 K:BB through 28.1 innings. He's scheduled to make his next start on the road this weekend in Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Caminero's 2nd walk-off homer in 4 games gives the Rays a 2-1 win over the Athletics

Junior Caminero hit his second game-ending homer in four games, an opposite-field liner leading off the ninth inning that gave the Tampa Bay Rays a 2-1 victory over the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Rays host the Athletics, look to continue home win streak

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Athletics trying to continue a three-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Blue Jays slugger Kazuma Okamoto becomes fifth Japanese player to hit 30 home runs in a season Kazuma Okamoto has spent his first Major League season rewriting record books, and on Tuesday night, he conquered yet another milestone, one...

SEPTEMBER 10 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Handed 11th loss Perkins (3-11) took the loss Tuesday, allowing four runs on seven hits and no walks over five-plus innings in a 4-2 defeat against Toronto. He struck out three.

Impact The right-hander was demoted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday but was quickly recalled and ended up retaining his rotation spot due to J.T. Ginn's (elbow) move to the injured list. Perkins limited Toronto to two runs through five frames, but he returned for the sixth and allowed the first two batters to reach before being pulled, with both of them coming around to score. Despite the lackluster result, it's notable that the 26-year-old didn't issue any free passes given that he issued at least four walks in each of his previous three outings. Assuming Perkins and his 6.50 ERA though 98.1 innings stick in the rotation, he tentatively lines up to face the Rays on the road next week.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Okamoto and Smith hit homers to help Blue Jays down Athletics 4-2

Kazuma Okamoto and Josh Smith hit home runs, José Soriano worked seven innings of two-run ball, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Athletics 4-2

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Okamoto hits 30th HR, continuing to raise bar for Blue Jays rookies WEST SACRAMENTO -- Kazuma Okamoto is closing on a high note. On Tuesday night, the Blue Jays rookie continued his scorching September by hom...

SEPTEMBER 9 • MLB.COM

Nabbing start Tuesday vs. Blue Jays Perkins is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays in Sacramento.

Impact Perkins was headed out of the big-league rotation after being optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, but the Athletics recalled him one day later after starter J.T. Ginn (elbow) was moved to the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. He'll end up sliding into Ginn's spot in the rotation, but given his recent form along with the fact that he'll be pitching at hitter-friendly Sutter Health Park, Perkins won't make for a comfortable streaming option in the majority of fantasy leagues. Prior to his brief demotion, Perkins went 1-8 with a 6.91 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 83:40 K:BB in 70.1 innings over 13 starts and three bulk-relief appearances upon moving into the Athletics rotation in early June.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

A's starter J.T. Ginn placed on 15-day IL because of elbow problem

The Athletics placed right-handed starter J

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Makes quick return to big-league club The Athletics recalled Perkins from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

Impact Perkins had just been optioned Friday, but he's back with the A's one day later as a result of J.T. Ginn (elbow) being placed on the 15-day injured list. Perkins may jump back into the team's rotation after starting in 13 of his first 33 appearances this season. The right-hander has a poor 6.50 ERA and 1.54 WHIP over 98.1 innings on the campaign, but he's been a little bit better of late and has logged a 2.70 ERA despite a 1.62 WHIP and 22:15 K:BB across his past four outings spanning 16.2 frames.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

A's shuffle rotation with Perkins optioned, Ginn getting 2nd opinion, Morris slotting in SEATTLE – The structure of the Athletics starting rotation could look a lot different over these final few weeks of the season. The A’s opti...

SEPTEMBER 5 • MLB.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Athletics optioned Perkins to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Jason Burke of Roundtable.io reports.

Impact Perkins labored Thursday in Seattle, handing out five free passes and also hitting a batter, leading to three earned runs allowed over as many innings. The right-hander now sits with a 6.50 ERA and 1.54 WHIP over 98.1 innings spanning 33 appearances (13 starts) in the majors this season. Joey Estes replaces Perkins on the active roster and will be a candidate to replace him in the rotation as well beginning next week.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with control again Thursday Perkins allowed three runs on four hits and five walks while striking out seven batters over three innings in a no-decision against Seattle on Thursday.

Impact The A's gave Perkins a quick lead in the top of the first inning, but he was pounded by the Mariners for three runs on four hits and two walks in the bottom of the frame. The right-hander made it through his final two innings without getting scored on again, but his control didn't get any better, as he walked three more batters and hit another before his day was done. Overall, Perkins needed a whopping 86 pitches to get through three innings, and only 49 of those offerings were strikes -- though he did record seven of his nine outs via strikeout. He's walked at least four batters in three straight starts but has managed to hold down a 3.46 ERA across 13 innings during that span due in part to racking up an impressive 18 punchouts.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Butler drives in go-ahead run, A's pitchers combine for 18 strikeouts in 7-4 win over Mariners

Lawrence Butler drove in the go-ahead run with two-run single in the top of the fifth, and Athletics pitchers combined for 18 strikeouts in a 7-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners...

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Mariners host the Athletics to open 4-game series

The Seattle Mariners begin a four-game series at home against the Athletics on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Takes 10th loss Perkins (3-10) allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and four walks while striking out five batters over five innings in a loss to Baltimore on Saturday.

Impact It was a bit of a tough-luck loss for Perkins given that he allowed only one earned run, but it wasn't exactly a masterful performance either since he walked four batters. That has been an issue for the right-hander of late -- he's issued nine free passes across his past two starts and has handed out three or more walks five times over his past 10 outings. Perkins is 1-7 during that span, so the lack of control isn't doing him any favors. He'll carry an ugly 6.42 season ERA into his next start, which is projected to be a road matchup against the Mariners.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Leody Taveras drives in 3 as the Orioles beat the Athletics 5-3

Leody Taveras broke out of an 0-for-12 slump with two doubles and three RBIs in the Baltimore Orioles’ 5-3 victory over the Athletics

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Orioles bring 1-0 series lead over Athletics into game 2

The Baltimore Orioles lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Athletics

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Snaps losing streak Perkins (3-9) earned the win Sunday against the Astros, allowing three runs (one earned) while walking five and striking out six over five innings of relief.

Impact The right-hander entered after opener Brady Basso worked the first frame and allowed three runs. Perkins struggled badly with his command in the second inning, issuing four walks -- matching his season high for an entire appearance -- including three straight that forced home a run without a ball being put in play. He settled down from there, with his only other damage coming on Isaac Paredes' two-run homer in the fourth after an error extended the inning. The victory was Perkins' first since April 18 after losing nine consecutive decisions. He's posted a 7.55 ERA since the beginning of July, including four starts with five or more earned runs. Perkins is scheduled to face Baltimore at home next, whether that comes behind an opener again or in a traditional starting role.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Muncy's clutch homer seals series win after A's claw back from 6-0 hole HOUSTON -- Brian Serven homered as part of a six-run fifth, Max Muncy hit a go-ahead home run and Jack Perkins earned his first win since Ap...

AUGUST 23 • MLB.COM

Muncy's solo homer caps off A's rally as Oakland beats Houston 7-6

Max Muncy hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning and the Athletics rallied from a six-run deficit to beat the Houston Astros 7-6 on Sunday

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

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