White Sox's Martin Perez: Expected back late in 2025
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White Sox manager Will Venable said last Tuesday that he anticipates Perez (elbow) returning from the 60-day injured list at some point in September, ESPN.com reports. "He's continuing to get evaluated," Venable said of Perez, who was diagnosed last week with a flexor tendon strain in his left elbow. "We're going to treat him and expect him to pitch later on in the summer."
After inking a one-year, $5 million deal with Chicago in the offseason, Perez had been a pleasant surprise through his first four starts of the season, turning in a 3.15 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 18:11 K:BB over 20 innings. The 34-year-old southpaw left his April 18 start after experiencing forearm soreness and was placed on the IL after his MRI revealed a strain. Perez won't require reconstructive Tommy John surgery on his elbow, but he'll be shut down for an extended period and may not be ready to begin his throwing program until well after the All-Star break. Even if Perez makes it back from the shelf late in the season, he may not have enough time to get ramped up for a starting role and could work out of the bullpen.
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White Sox's Martin Perez: Not expected to return this season
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Perez (elbow) is not expected to return this season, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
The specifics on Perez's left elbow injury remain scarce, with Rogers reporting only that the southpaw will not undergo Tommy John surgery. However, Rogers adds that Perez will not throw again until September, at the earliest, and after that long of a layoff he will not have time to make it back on a major-league mound in 2025. Perez will become a free agent this offseason after a $10 million mutual option for 2026 is officially declined.
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White Sox's Martin Perez: Shifted to 60-day injured list
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The White Sox transferred Perez (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Monday.
Perez landed on the 15-day IL on Friday due to what was labeled left elbow inflammation. While the White Sox haven't revealed the results of an MRI, Perez being moved to the 60-day IL suggests the southpaw might be dealing with additional damage to the elbow. He won't be eligible to return until mid-June.
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White Sox's Martin Perez: Placed on IL
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The White Sox placed Perez on the 15-day injured list Saturday with left elbow inflammation.
Perez made an early exit from his start Friday due to soreness in his forearm/elbow. The results of his MRI are still unknown, but the White Sox will shut him down for the next couple of weeks anyway. Chicago will need to find a replacement for the 34-year-old in its rotation, but for now, Jared Shuster will come up from Triple-A to give the Sox some extra bullpen depth.
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White Sox's Martin Perez: Slated for MRI
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Perez will receive an MRI on his left forearm Saturday, Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Perez reported soreness in his forearm after the third inning of Friday's contest and decided to exit the game rather than push through it. The results of his MRI will help determine if he'll be able to make his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to come in Minnesota on Wednesday.
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White Sox's Martin Perez: Leaves with forearm soreness
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Perez was removed from his start Friday against the Red Sox due to left forearm soreness.
Perez made it through just three innings before his forearm forced him out of the game. The White Sox will presumably take a closer look at the 34-year-old southpaw to determine whether he suffered any structural damage during his outing Friday, but he can be considered day-to-day for the time being.
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White Sox's Martin Perez: Shaky in no-decision
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Perez did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Red Sox, allowing two runs on five hits and four walks with five strikeouts over 4.2 innings.
Perez racked up an impressive 13 swinging strikes on 91 pitches, but he also found the strike zone on just 50 offerings and issued a season-high four walks. Despite Saturday's control issues, the 34-year-old owns a 1.59 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 18:9 K:BB across 17 innings this season. He's slated for a rematch with the Red Sox next weekend, this time in Boston.
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White Sox's Martin Perez: Keeps rolling in no-decision
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Perez took a no-decision Sunday against the Tigers. He struck out four over 6.1 innings while allowing one run on four hits and two walks.
The veteran lefty tossed 82 pitches, including 51 strikes, while topping out at just 90.4 mph; however, he managed to earn his second quality start in as many outings this season. The only blemish on Perez's line was an RBI-single hit by Javier Baez in the second inning. Perez will continue to anchor the White Sox rotation with performances like this one, as his ERA now stands at 1.42, supported by a 2.29 FIP, over his first 12.1 frames. The 34-year-old is currently scheduled to make his next start against the Red Sox at home next weekend.
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White Sox's Martin Perez: Spins six no-hit innings
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Perez (1-0) earned the win Monday against the Twins, allowing three walks across six hitless and scoreless innings while striking out nine.
Perez had a strong spring training with a 2.25 ERA across 16 innings, and that momentum carried into Monday's AL Central showdown. He retired 11 straight to begin the game, and after escaping a bit of trouble in the fourth inning, he finished his day striking out five of the last six batters he faced. Perez generated 11 whiffs and logged 14 first-pitch strikes to get the Minnesota hitters behind in the count. Perez is in line to start this upcoming weekend on the road against the Tigers.
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White Sox's Martin Perez: Unconcerned after shaky outing
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Perez allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits in his Cactus League start Wednesday against the Brewers.
Perez is viewed as a veteran leader in an otherwise relatively inexperienced White Sox rotation. Davis Martin is expected to draw the Opening Day start, but Perez is also in consideration. Even after his shaky outing Wednesday, the southpaw stated he was happy with his stuff and was specifically working on getting the feel for his curveball, per Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times.
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White Sox's Martin Perez: Signs on with ChiSox
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The White Sox signed Perez to a one-year, $3.5 million contract Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
The deal includes a $10 million mutual option or $1.5 million buyout for 2026, so Perez is guaranteed at least $5 million. Perez split his 2024 season between the Pirates and Padres, collecting a 4.53 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 107:49 K:BB across 135 innings covering 26 starts. The 33-year-old left-hander should open the season in Chicago's rotation but will have limited fantasy appeal.
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Padres' Martin Perez: Back on roster for NLDS
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Perez is part of the Padres' roster for the National League Division Series versus the Dodgers.
Perez wasn't part of San Diego's roster for the wild-card round versus Atlanta, as the team didn't need him as part of the rotation for the three-game set. However, Perez will be available for the NLDS and could start Game 4 of the series since Joe Musgrove (elbow) is out for the remainder of the postseason and beyond as he prepares for Tommy John surgery. Perez was inconsistent for the Padres during the regular season and finished with a 4.53 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 107:49 K:BB over 135 innings.
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Padres' Martin Perez: Stumbles in regular-season finale
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Perez (5-6) took the loss Sunday against Arizona, allowing six runs on eight hits and two walks across 3.2 innings. He struck out three.
Perez's final start of the regular season was lackluster, as the left-hander yielded six runs -- the most he's allowed in a start with the Padres this year. The veteran lefty entered the start having allowed two runs in his previous three starts combined. Perez has a 4.53 ERA with a 107:49 K:BB across 135 innings in 2024.
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Padres' Martin Perez: Solid in fifth win
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Perez (5-5) picked up the win over the White Sox on Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out six.
Perez retired seven of the first eight batters he faced before issuing two free passes in the top of the third. The veteran right-hander was able to work his way out of the jam, however, and allowed just one run through five frames before again running into trouble in the sixth. Perez would then be relieved by Bryan Hoeing with one out in the inning, though the former was still able to log his fifth win of the campaign and his third as a member of the Padres. He's now allowed one run or fewer in each of his last three starts and carries a very strong 1.08 ERA in September to go along with a 13:5 K:BB.
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Padres' Martin Perez: Goes five innings Sunday
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Perez allowed a run on two hits and a walk while striking out two over five-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Giants on Sunday.
The lone mistake on Perez's line was a solo home run by Donovan Walton in the sixth inning, which tied the game at 1-1. Perez ended up missing one turn through the rotation while on the paternity list. He's allowed multiple runs just three times over eight starts since he was traded from the Pirates to the Padres, though he's completed six innings just three times in that span. Perez has a 4.36 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 98:44 K:BB across 126 innings through 24 starts this year. He's lined up to make his next start at home versus the White Sox.
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Padres' Martin Perez: Returns from paternity leave
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The Padres reinstated Perez from the paternity list Saturday.
After spending the maximum of three days away from the team following the birth of his child, Perez will now report back to the Padres a day ahead of his upcoming start Sunday versus San Francisco. Tom Cosgrove was optioned back to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move.
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Padres' Martin Perez: In line to start Sunday
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Perez (personal) is listed as the Padres' probable starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Giants in San Francisco.
Perez has missed the Padres' last two games after being placed on the paternity list Wednesday, and while he could remain away from the team for Saturday's contest as well, he looks poised to rejoin the club for the series finale at Oracle Park. Since coming over in a deal with the Pirates at the trade deadline, Perez has turned in a 2.84 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 33:11 K:BB in 38 innings over his seven outings with San Diego.
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Padres' Martin Perez: Placed on paternity list
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The Padres placed Perez on the paternity list Wednesday.
Perez is allowed to be away from the team for up to three games, and the Padres will push back his next scheduled start from Friday to Sunday while he spends time with his family, per Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune. While Perez is away, Tom Cosgrove will come up from Triple-A to give San Diego additional bullpen help.
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Padres' Martin Perez: Yields four runs in win
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Perez (5-4) allowed four runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings Friday, striking out four and earning a win over the Rays.
It wasn't a very clean outing for Perez, but San Diego racked up 13 runs to give him an easy victory. All four runs against him came during the second inning, capped off by a two-run shot by Yandy Diaz (knee). Perez is 2-0 with a 3.41 ERA over six starts since joining the Padres. For the year, he owns a 4.71 ERA with a 91:42 K:BB through 114.2 innings. Perez is currently in line for a home matchup against the Tigers next week.
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Padres' Martin Perez: Uninspiring showing Sunday
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Perez allowed one run on four hits and three walks while striking out a batter over 3.2 innings Sunday against the Mets. He did not factor into the decision.
Perez shut out the Mets through the first three innings before J.D. Martinez took him deep to center for the game's first run. He went on to walk three straight batters with two outs after giving up the home run and couldn't make it out of the inning. That's now back-to-back starts for Perez failing to make it to the fifth inning and he's combined for a 3:4 K:BB in 8.1 innings over that span. Perez's spot in the rotation is still secure for now with Matt Waldron optioned to Triple-A El Paso and Yu Darvish (elbow) being placed back on the 15-day injured list despite being reinstated from the restricted list. Perez owns a 4.60 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 87:39 K:BB in 109.2 innings and lines up to face the Rays in a road start over the weekend.
