Martín Pérez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Blanks Philly for first win Perez (1-1) picked up the win Friday, allowing four hits and two walks over six scoreless innings in a 9-0 rout of the Phillies. He struck out four.

Impact On paper at least, it's been a hectic week for the veteran southpaw. Perez started for Atlanta last Saturday, was DFA'ed on Sunday as the team scrambles to patch together its staff in the wake of injuries, elected to become a free agent Tuesday, re-signed a minor-league deal with the club Wednesday, and was added back to the 26-man roster Friday to make his next start. The transactional shenanigans didn't faze Perez at all, as he tossed 59 of 94 pitches for strikes while delivering his first quality start of 2026. Through four outings (three starts) he's produced a 2.21 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB through 20.1 innings, but his hold on a rotation spot is precarious as the organization clearly views the 35-year-old as expendable. He's set to make his next trip to the mound on the road next week against the Nationals, but with Spencer Strider (oblique) having begun a rehab assignment and top prospects Didier Fuentes and JR Ritchie both pitching well at Triple-A Gwinnett, each Perez start could be his last for Atlanta.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braves Martin Perez was 'not happy' about his DFA | Sporting News Atlanta Braves left-hander Martin Perez was not happy about getting designated for assignment, but felt re-signing with the Braves was the "...

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Austin Riley homers twice in the Braves' 9-0 romp over the Phillies

Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth, Martin Perez pitched six innings and the Atlanta Braves’ routed the Philadelphia Phillies 9-0...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Back with Atlanta to start Friday Atlanta selected Perez's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

Impact Perez re-signed with Atlanta earlier this week after electing free agency and is slated to start Friday's game on the road in Philadelphia. The veteran left-hander holds a 3.14 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 6:4 K:BB across 14.1 innings during his time in the majors this season. Perez should make at least a couple additional starts for Atlanta but will likely lose his rotation spot once Spencer Strider (oblique) is ready to return around the beginning of May.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Phillies start 3-game series at home against the Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies begin a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Friday

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Braves News: Luke Williams era ends, Martin Perez, more The Braves keep cruising with series victories as they shuffle their fringe veteran depth

4 DAYS AGO • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Tapped for Friday start Perez will start Friday's game against the Phillies, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Perez elected free agency Tuesday, returned to Atlanta on a minor-league pact Wednesday, and he's now set to rejoin the big-league rotation Friday. The 35-year-old lefty owns a 3.14 ERA and 0.91 WHIP through 14.1 innings on the season, and he'll match up against a Philadelphia offense that's posted just a .229 batting average (22nd in MLB) across its first 18 games.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braves re-sign former All-Star to add depth to pitching staff | Sporting News The Atlanta Braves re-signed left-hander Martin Perez to a minor league contract on Wednesday after he was designated for assignment on Sund...

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Re-signs with Atlanta on MiLB deal Atlanta re-signed Perez to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Perez elected free agency after clearing waivers following his removal from Atlanta's 40-man roster, but he's quickly re-upped on a minor-league pact. The veteran left-hander held a 3.14 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 6:4 K:BB across 14.1 innings during his time with the big club and will presumably join the rotation at Triple-A Gwinnett.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braves lefty elects free agency, leaving two rookies to fill the void | Sporting News Atlanta Brave left-hander Martin Perez elected free agency on Tuesday after getting designated for assignment on Sunday, leaving the potenti...

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Elects free agency Perez cleared waivers Tuesday and elected free agency, Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Impact Perez was jettisoned from Atlanta's 40-man roster Sunday despite posting a 3.14 ERA and 0.91 WHIP through 14.1 innings over three appearances (two starts) with the club. The 35-year-old's strong start will likely help him attract interest on the open market from teams in need of early rotation help.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braves designate pitcher Martin Pérez, recall Dylan Dodd Atlanta shuffles its pitching staff to bring a fresh arm for Sunday’s game.

APRIL 12 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Designated for assignment Atlanta designated Perez for assignment Sunday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact The left-hander has filled in well as a rotation piece for Atlanta, posting a 3.14 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 6:4 K:BB across 14.1 innings (three appearances). Perez will now go through the waiver process and can elect to hit free agency if he goes unclaimed.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Martín Pérez continues to provide value for the Braves in the fifth spot of the rotation Atlanta’s pitching staff has gotten off to a good start and it sure helps when guys like Martín Pérez are getting it done

APRIL 12 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Rookie lefty Parker Messick pitches into 7th and José Ramírez homers as Guardians beat Braves 6-0

Rookie left-hander Parker Messick pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning and José Ramírez hit his second home run of the season as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Atlanta B...

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Suffers tough-luck loss Saturday Perez (0-1) took the loss against the Guardians on Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and three walks with two strikeouts over five innings.

Impact Perez surrendered a solo homer in the first before holding the Guardians scoreless over his final four frames. The veteran southpaw generated just six whiffs on 86 pitches and owns an unimpressive 6:4 K:BB through his first three starts, though he's managed a solid 3.14 ERA and 0.91 WHIP across 14.1 innings in that span. He's slated for a road matchup against the Phillies next weekend.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Martín Pérez seeks redemption and a series win in Game 2 versus Cleveland Braves looking to deliver the Guardians’ first series loss

APRIL 11 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Guardians play in game 2 of series

The Atlanta Braves lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Tagged for four runs Sunday Perez did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Diamondbacks, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk while striking out one over five innings.

Impact After opening the year with 4.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen, Perez failed to find much consistency in his first start of the season. The 35-year-old ran into trouble right away, allowing a leadoff double to Ketel Marte who later scored on a sacrifice fly, and continued to pitch from behind throughout the outing. The biggest damage came in the fourth inning, when Ildemaro Vargas lined a two-run triple down the right field line, handing Arizona the lead. Despite throwing 75 pitches (47 strikes), Perez generated little swing-and-miss (4 whiffs) and finished with just one strikeout on the day.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Martín Pérez gets the start to close out the series finale in Arizona Two games secured in the series, one to go for the win

APRIL 5 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves play the Diamondbacks leading series 2-1

The Atlanta Braves meet the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 2-1 series lead

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Perez will start Sunday's series finale against the Diamondbacks, Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Impact This was expected, but manager Walt Weiss confirmed that Perez will indeed step into the Atlanta rotation, replacing Jose Suarez. The 35-year-old lefty saved the bullpen after Suarez struggled Tuesday against the Athletics, allowing just two hits and striking out three over 4.1 scoreless innings. Perez figures to make at least a few starts while the team awaits the return of Spencer Strider (oblique).

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Could move into rotation Perez may replace Jose Suarez when Atlanta next needs a fifth starter Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact While Suarez struggled in his start Tuesday and lasted just 3.2 innings, Perez saved the rest of the bullpen by tossing 4.1 scoreless innings of relief on only 47 pitches, allowing just two hits with a 3:0 K:BB in his season debut. Manager Walt Weiss has yet to tip his hand on which of them will get the nod Sunday, but Perez's performance likely makes him the favorite.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Tuesday Perez is expected to be available in relief for Tuesday's game against the Athletics with Jose Suarez being named Atlanta's starter, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution...

Impact After Atlanta selected Perez's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday, the veteran lefty appeared to be the most likely candidate to fill the vacant fifth spot in the rotation. Instead, manager Walt Weiss will call upon Suarez to step into the open rotation spot, after Suarez wasn't needed out of the bullpen in Atlanta's first four games of the season. Perez will instead serve as a long-relief option in place of Didier Fuentes, who was optioned to Gwinnett on Monday after working four innings out of the bullpen in Sunday's loss to Kansas City.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to start Tuesday's game Atlanta selected Perez's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Impact Perez is a good bet to start Tuesday's game against the Athletics, though Jose Suarez is also an option. The veteran left-hander put together a nice Grapefruit League showing with a 2.84 ERA and 10:3 K:BB over 12.2 innings. Perez could hold down a spot in Atlanta's rotation until Spencer Strider (oblique) is ready to go.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

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Austin Riley homers twice in the Braves' 9-0 romp over the Phillies

Phillies start 3-game series at home against the Braves

Rookie lefty Parker Messick pitches into 7th and José Ramírez homers as Guardians beat Braves 6-0

Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Guardians play in game 2 of series

Braves play the Diamondbacks leading series 2-1