CIONEL PÉREZ NEWS

Snares seventh win Perez (7-1) pitched a perfect inning and struck out one, earning the win Sunday over the Red Sox.

Impact Perez entered the game after Franchy Cordero took Dillon Tate deep for a game-tying solo home run in the eighth inning. Perez was much sharper, and he became the pitcher of record as the Orioles pulled ahead in their half of the frame. Since the All-Star break, he's given up three runs in 12 innings, all of which came in an Aug. 17 appearance versus the Blue Jays. The southpaw has a 1.67 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 42:17 K:BB through 43 innings while adding one save and 17 holds in a setup role.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pitching Ninja's Five Filthiest Pitches: Cionel Perez's fastball is wow-inducing

Cionel Perez's wow-inducing fastball highlights this week's list of the Filthiest Pitches in baseball from Rob Friedman, aka Pitching Ninja.

AUGUST 15, 2022

Remains in setup role Perez continues to operate as a setup man and has a win and two holds over 4.1 scoreless innings since Baltimore sent closer Jorge Lopez to Minnesota at the trade deadline.

Impact Manager Brandon Hyde initially indicated Perez, Felix Bautista and Dillon Tate would be in the mix for save opportunities after Lopez's departure, but it's Bautista who has received and successfully converted all three of the team's save chances since the trade. Overall Perez has one save and 17 holds with a 1.12 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 40:15 K:BB across 40.1 innings this year, and he should continue to work in a setup role while Bautista remains effective and healthy.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns sixth win Perez (6-1) struck out one without allowing a baserunner in 1.1 innings to earn the win Wednesday over the Rangers.

Impact Perez got the last out of the seventh inning and also pitched the eighth without trouble. He was in the game as the Orioles rallied ahead, to the point that a save situation didn't arise. The southpaw is on a seven-inning scoreless streak with an 8:4 K:BB in his last seven appearances, and he'll likely have some closing opportunities since Jorge Lopez was traded to the Twins on Tuesday. Perez owns a sharp 1.21 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP and 35:15 K:BB, one save and 15 holds through 37.1 innings this season. Felix Bautista and Dillon Tate are also in the mix in what's likely to be a matchup-based closing committee for the last two months of the season.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In mix to close Manager Brandon Hyde name Perez, Felix Bautista and Dillon Tate as the candidates to serve as Baltimore's closer after Jorge Lopez was traded to Minnesota, Nathan Ruiz of The Balti...

Impact The trio has operated as setup men for the Orioles this year, and the group will now be in a closing committee with Hyde utilizing a matchup-based approach. Perez has one save and 15 holds with a 1.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 34:15 K:BB across 36 innings this season. Bautista seems like the best option to head the committee, but it remains to be seen exactly how the group's usage breaks down with Lopez out of the picture.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns fifth win Perez (5-1) earned the win Saturday over the Yankees. He allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning.

Impact Perez put some traffic on the basepaths, but he was able to keep the deficit at one run. The Orioles' offense then took the lead in the bottom of the seventh inning and held on from there to give Perez his first win since June 1. The high-leverage lefty has a 2.16 ERA in July and owns a 1.41 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 28:13 K:BB through 32 innings overall. He's added a save and 14 holds as one of the setup men to closer Jorge Lopez.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Settles for hold Perez walked one and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning, earning a hold in Saturday's 6-4 extra-innings win over the Rays.

Impact Perez was brought in to protect a two-run lead in the 11th inning, but he put a man aboard and faced only the minimum three batters. Joey Krehbiel then got the final out to secure the save. With five holds and two runs allowed in eight appearances in July, Perez continues to function in a setup role. He has a 1.45 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 28:12 K:BB across 31 innings overall while notching one save, 14 holds and a 4-1 record in 37 outings. As it stands, Perez is the Orioles' top high-leverage lefty.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles beat Cubs 7-1, extend winning streak to 10 games

Anthony Santander hit a two-run double to spark Baltimore’s three-run first inning, Spenser Watkins and four relievers scattered six hits and the Orioles extended their winning str...

JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes first loss Perez (4-1) allowed a run on one hit and struck out two in two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Mariners.

Impact Perez put J.P. Crawford aboard with two outs in the eighth inning. Felix Bautista then gave up a pair of hits, allowing two runs to score, with the decisive one going on Perez's line for his first loss of the year. This is just the fourth time in 29 appearances the southpaw has been charged with a run, and he still has a steady 1.52 ERA despite a 1.48 WHIP and 23:11 K:BB across 23.2 innings. Perez has added a save and nine holds as a high-leverage option for the Orioles this year.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Winker drives in 2 runs, Mariners beat Orioles 2-0

Jesse Winker drove in two runs with a go-ahead double in the eighth, Robbie Ray allowed just one hit over seven innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-0

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snags hold Friday Perez struck out one in 1.1 perfect innings to earn a hold in Friday's 4-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact Perez is enjoying a solid June, allowing two runs over seven innings with a win, a save and five holds in nine appearances. The southpaw has navigated trouble effectively, as his tiny 1.23 ERA stands in contrast to a shaky 1.45 WHIP and 21:11 K:BB through 22 innings overall. With a 3.43 FIP, there's likely some room for regression, but he's added nine holds and a 4-0 record, so he'll continue to see high-leverage work until hitters take advantage of his generosity.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up first save Perez earned the save, allowing a walk and a hit in the ninth inning of a 10-7 win Sunday in Kansas City.

Impact Perez wasn't at his best, throwing only 12 of his 23 pitches for strikes, but got the job done to record his first big-league save. Jorge Lopez had pitched in consecutive games so Perez got the opportunity to close it out in a three-run game. Despite his 1.36 WHIP, the lefty has limited runs and has a 0.98 ERA in 18.1 innings.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up win Wednesday Perez (4-0) allowed a hit and struck out one over 1.1 scoreless innings, earning the win Wednesday over the Mariners.

Impact Starter Kyle Bradish couldn't complete five innings, so Perez entered the game and got credit for the win. The 26-year-old reliever has earned all four of his wins and two of his four holds in his last 10 outings, and he hasn't allowed any runs in his last seven games. Overall, the southpaw has a 0.55 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB across 16.1 innings.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles hit 4 homers, cruise past Mariners 9-2

Ryan Mountcastle and Ramón Urías hit two of the Orioles’ four homers with back-to-back shots in the sixth inning, and Baltimore cruised past the Seattle Mariners 9-2

JUNE 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snags third win Perez (3-0) retired the only batter he faced to earn the win in Friday's game versus the Red Sox.

Impact Perez got the last out in the eighth inning to keep the game tied at 8-8, and the Orioles' offense tacked on four runs in the ninth to earn the win. The southpaw needed just one pitch to get Christian Arroyo to pop out. Perez has been effective while seeing a little high-leverage work this year, posting a 0.64 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB across 14 innings. He's added three holds, though his 3.64 FIP and .364 BABIP suggest regression could be on the horizon since he's been fairly fortunate in 2022.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

O's erase 6-run deficit vs Red Sox bullpen, win 12-8

Anthony Santander hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and also had a two-run homer, helping the Baltimore Orioles overcome a pair of six-run deficits to beat the Boston Re...

MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snags win in extras Perez (2-0) earned the win Sunday versus the Rays. He allowed a hit and two walks while striking out three in two scoreless innings.

Impact Perez worked the 10th and 11th innings after a rain delay, and he was able to keep the Rays at bay long enough for the Orioles to get the win. Through eight appearances in May, the southpaw has allowed just one run in 7.2 innings. He owns a 0.66 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB with three holds in 16 outings overall. His solid pitching, albeit somewhat lucky, has earned him a high-leverage relief role.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win Wednesday Perez (1-0) allowed a hit and a walk with one strikeout in two scoreless innings, earning the win Wednesday versus the Twins.

Impact Perez followed starter Kyle Bradish, who was limited to 70 pitches in four innings. Perez delivered the first two of five scoreless innings from the Orioles' bullpen to maintain the lead. The southpaw has yet to yield a run through 10 appearances this season, though he's also posted a 1.33 WHIP, 8:4 K:BB and two holds across nine innings.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up second hold Perez allowed a hit and struck out one to earn a hold in Friday's 5-3 win over the Angels.

Impact Perez has two holds through six appearances this season. He's covered five innings without allowing a run -- he's only given up four hits with a 6:1 K:BB. The Orioles' bullpen began the season with few defined roles, which has allowed Perez to step up as a high-leverage arm early in the season, a role he'll likely maintain as long as he continues to produce positive results.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes spring strong Perez allowed one walk in a scoreless inning in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Perez wrapped up spring training in good form -- he pitched six scoreless innings with a 7:2 K:BB and three hits allowed in six appearances. The southpaw struggled to a 6.38 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 25:20 K:BB in 24 innings with the Reds last season, but the Orioles clearly saw enough potential in him to claim him on waivers in November. Given the lack of proven relievers in Baltimore, Perez is likely to begin 2022 in a low-leverage role with the chance to seize more responsibility if he can keep his momentum going from the spring.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wednesday's Transactions BASEBALL American league BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Claimed LHP Cionel Perez off waivers from Cincinnati.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Scooped by O's The Orioles claimed Perez off waivers from the Reds on Wednesday.

Impact Perez, 25, will be moving on to the third organization of his professional career after stops with Houston and Cincinnati. After being acquired by the Reds last January, Perez split time between the big club and Triple-A Louisville in 2021, making 25 appearances out of the bullpen at the MLB level while posting a 6.38 ERA and a 25:20 K:BB over 24 innings. Trimming his 18 percent walk rate will be essential for Perez to find any success while he moves to Baltimore, but as a lefty with a live arm, he's an interesting flier for an Orioles squad short on relief talent.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to minors Perez was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact Perez's latest stint in the big-league bullpen lasted just three days. He looked good in both of his appearances, striking out three over a pair of scoreless innings without allowing a hit or walk, but the Reds elected to send him down to clear a roster spot for Tuesday's starter, Riley O'Brien.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Reds Perez was recalled by the Reds on Saturday.

Impact Perez threw 22 innings of relief for the Reds earlier in the season but didn't look particularly good, struggling to a 6.95 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and 22:20 K:BB. He'll replace Wade Miley, who landed on the injured list with a neck strain, though the Reds will likely call someone else up when it gets to Miley's turn in the rotation, as Perez has exclusively pitched out of the bullpen this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Perez was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Perez had been in the big leagues since late June. He tossed 4.2 innings over that stretch, allowing one earned run while striking out nine batters. That lowered his season ERA to 6.95 over 22 frames.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE