MARTÍN PÉREZ NEWS

Navigates four frames Perez allowed two hits and a walk while striking out five over four scoreless innings in Saturday's spring game against Atlanta.

Impact Perez stayed around the zone, delivering 45 strikes among his 66 pitches, and has breezed through six scoreless innings over two Grapefruit League outings. The 29-year-old left-hander has battled inconsistency since his rookie days with the Rangers. He's not overpowering, so Perez needs to locate and avoid hard contact. He's cemented into Boston's starting rotation.

MARCH 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Breezes through two frames Perez allowed one hit and didn't walk a batter over two scoreless innings in Tuesday's spring game over the Rays.

Impact Perez told Ian Browne of MLB.com that he's on a mission to improve his control in 2021, and Tuesday's start was a step in that direction. "Everything is about throwing strikes. When you throw a strike and you attack the zone, everything is easier for you as a pitcher," said Perez. He required just 16 pitches (11 strikes) to dispatch the Rays over two innings.

MARCH 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test

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MARCH 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start Tuesday Perez is scheduled to start Tuesday's spring game against Tampa Bay, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Perez was Boston's most consistent starter from start to finish in 2020 and is expected to be part of the 2021 rotation. He follows Nathan Eovaldi (Sunday) and Garrett Richards (Monday). The Red Sox will trot out a six-man rotation early in camp but have not yet committed to that number for the regular season. "We're going to go with a six-man rotation early because I think it fits the pitcher progression better that way," said pitching coach Dave Bush. "I like keeping guys on six [days] just for a little while to spread out their increases and number of pitches." Following Perez on Tuesday is Nick Pivetta (Wednesday vs. Minnesota), Matt Andriese (Thursday vs. Baltimore) and Eduardo Rodriguez (Friday vs. Tampa Bay).

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox Notebook: Martin Perez finally get his wish; revised spring training schedule announced | Boston Sports Journal Boston's fast-growing, fully-credentialed, flying-everywhere collection of professional journalists covering Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celt...

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM

Chicago White Sox: Bring Martin Perez to pitching staff The Chicago White Sox should consider going for Martin Perez in free-agency. The Chicago White Sox had a decent year with some of their pitc...

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Red Sox decline 2021 option on LHP Martin Perez, J.D. Martinez doesn’t opt out Perez was originally signed to a two-year deal with an option for 2021 that’ll cost the Sox’ $500,000 to buy out.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Red Sox Breaking News: Boston declines 2021 option on Martin Perez Red Sox decline 2021 option on Martin Perez Welcome to free agency, baseball fans! We are now in the full swing of the offseason and moments...

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Red Sox decline Martin Perez option, hoping for better — or cheaper — elsewhere Meanwhile J.D. Martinez opted into his deal, as teams across baseball issued signs that payrolls and salaries could plummet this offseason.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

McAdam: Red Sox pass on option for Martin Perez, qualifying offer for Jackie Bradley Jr. | Boston Sports Journal Boston's fast-growing, fully-credentialed, flying-everywhere collection of professional journalists covering Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celt...

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM

Club option declined Perez's $6.25 million club option for 2021 was declined by the Red Sox on Sunday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Perez pitched well while working solely as a starter in his first year with the Red Sox in 2020. The 29-year-old made 12 starts, posting a 4.50 ERA and 1.34 WHIP over 62 innings. Although he had better results than the past three seasons, he was still quite inconsistent. With teams expected to have limited financial flexibility during the offseason, it's relatively unsurprising to see the southpaw hit free agency as he could have to settle for a lesser deal heading into 2021.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Perez pessimistic about returning to Red Sox in 2021? - The Boston Globe According to a major league source, the Red Sox have not informed Pérez about a final decision related to his $6.25 million option for next...

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Red Sox face more changes (again) after firing Roenicke

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hit hard in rout Perez (3-5) took the loss Thursday, coughing up six runs on nine hits and a walk over four innings in a 13-1 loss to the Orioles. He struck out two.

Impact Five of the nine hits off Perez went for extra bases, including a Jose Iglesias solo shot in the fourth inning. The southpaw heads into free agency this winter with a 4.50 ERA and 46:28 K:BB through 62 innings on the year.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hays, Orioles bash Red Sox 13-1 to avoid last in AL East

José Iglesias, Pat Valaika and Austin Hays homered, and Alex Cobb pitched seven effective innings to lead the Baltimore Orioles past the Boston Red Sox 13-1 in a struggle for last...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays top Yanks, back in playoffs for 1st time since '16

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston's Verdugo puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Orioles

Verdugo takes a 10-game hit streak into matchup with Orioles

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throws six scoreless in no-decision Perez pitched six shutout innings, allowing just three hits and a walk while striking out seven in a no-decision against the Yankees on Friday.

Impact Perez was masterfully painting the corners of the plate Friday evening as all seven of his punchouts were looking. The left-hander was able to keep his walks down too as it was just the third time this season he's given fewer than two free passes during a start. Unfortunately, the Red Sox bullpen was unable to hang onto the lead, robbing Perez of his fourth win in 2020. The 29-year-old will take a 3.88 ERA and 1.26 WHIP into his next start scheduled for Wednesday against the Orioles.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox: Martin Perez’s future can be decided in final two starts of 2020 Martin Perez can solidify Red Sox career with a strong finish The Yankees are in town to battle the Red Sox in their final clashes of the 20...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Perez expected to start as Red Sox host the Yankees

The Yankees will start Jordan Montgomery on Friday and the Red Sox are expected to counter with Martin Perez

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Holds Rays in check Perez (3-4) allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings as he earned the win Sunday against the Rays.

Impact Perez has been wildly inconsistent recently, but he earned his first win in over a month as he got some help from the Rays' offense. He also matched his highest strikeout total of the season against the top team in the American League East. The southpaw will attempt to build on his momentum at home Saturday against the Yankees.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Morton expected to start for the Rays against the Red Sox

The Red Sox will start Martin Perez on Sunday and the Rays are expected to counter with Charlie Morton

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can't find plate in no-decision Perez didn't factor into the decision during a 6-5 loss to the Phillies in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader, giving up four runs on five hits and six walks over five inning...

Impact The southpaw's command almost completely deserted him in this one, as Perez also uncorked a wild pitch and threw only 47 of his 86 pitches for strikes before exiting. Boston was able to take the lead in the top of the sixth inning, getting him off the hook for the loss, but Matt Barnes then blew the save. Perez hasn't won a game in over a month, and he'll carry a 4.40 ERA and 31:24 K:BB through 47 innings into his next outing Sunday in Tampa Bay.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Perez Looks To Build Off Best Start Of 2020 As Red Sox Face Phillies - NESN.com The Boston Red Sox look to take down the Philadelpia Phillies in a doubleheader Tuesday with Martin Perez taking the mound in Game 1.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • NESN.COM

Perez scheduled to start for Red Sox at Phillies

The Red Sox will start Martin Perez on Tuesday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Zach Eflin

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS