MARTÍN PÉREZ NEWS

Martin Perez reflects on throwing six perfect innings in Rangers loss to Astros Martin Perez had a perfect game through six innings Thursday against the Houston Astros. But Justin Verlander was just as dominant as the Ra...

APRIL 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Six scoreless in no-decision Perez allowed two hits and one walk while striking out five over six scoreless innings in a no-decision against the A's on Saturday.

Impact This was just the second start of Perez's career with six-plus scoreless innings and two hits or fewer allowed, and Perez became the first Texas starter this season to record an out in the sixth inning or later, per play-by-play broadcaster Jared Sandler. Given his track record, Perez must still be considered a high-risk option. The onus is on Perez to show he can do this with some sort of consistency, and against better offenses.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers Continue To Heat Up on West Coast Road Trip Texas wins its third straight game behind sterling start from Martin Perez, two-run eighth inning to break scoreless game

APRIL 23, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Tagged with loss again Perez (0-2) was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Angels after allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and three walks while fanning five across four innings.

Impact Perez allowed three earned runs across four frames for the second straight outing and once again showed command issues after issuing three walks. The 31-year-old southpaw has been struggling to begin the season, as he has allowed seven runs (six earned) on 12 hits and four walks while fanning seven over his first eight innings this year. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, scheduled for Saturday at Oakland.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers loss Perez (0-1) took the loss in Tuesday's 4-1 defeat at the hands of the Rockies, allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk with two strikeouts in four innings.

Impact Perez was doomed by a third inning during which he permitted five base runners and two of his three runs. The upside is he pitched well enough otherwise though he'll need to strike out more batters to truly make an impact. He's slated to pitch next against the Angels on Sunday.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Kwan delivers again, Rogers twins together

Guardians newcomer Steven Kwan has quickly become the biggest story in baseball after a sensational start in a season-opening series at Kansas City

APRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rox win game-ending review in 10th, spoil Texas' home opener

Jose Iglesias’ fourth hit was a tiebreaking RBI single in the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies won a game-ending replay challenge to beat Texas 6-4, spoiling the Rangers’ home...

APRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes first start Perez allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out none over three innings in Wednesday's spring training start against the White Sox.

Impact Perez made his first Cactus League start and was efficient through his three innings. The left-hander worked on a curveball that he's thrown less than 10 percent during his 10-year career, Jack Magruder of MLB.com reports. "I feel great with that pitch, and I think it is another weapon that I have with my stuff," Perez said. He'll add it to his current arsenal which features a cutter, a two-seam fastball and a changeup. "I just need to continue to throw it and get people out" the pitcher added. Where Perez slots into the rotation is up in the air, given that he was the final Rangers starter to appear in a spring game. He'll have one more start before the regular season and could be pushed toward the back end of the rotation. Texas manager Chris Woodward said he's still "working working though" the rotation beyond Opening Day starter Jon Gray.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In line for debut Perez will start Wednesday's spring training game against the White Sox.

Impact Perez, who was signed by the Rangers on March 11, will finally make an appearance in a Cactus League game 19 days later. The left-hander has been working on the back fields, so he should be able to extend to three innings at least. That's roughly where the rest of the staff is at in late March. Perez will be part of the rotation, but it's unclear where he slots.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Rangers set for reunion with veteran lefty Perez

A person familiar with the deal says veteran left-hander Martin Perez is set for a reunion with the Texas Rangers

MARCH 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inks deal with Rangers Perez agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract with the Rangers on Friday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact Perez had his $6 million team option for 2022 declined by the Red Sox in November, and he'll now join the Rangers with the transaction freeze lifted. The 30-year-old appeared in 36 games (22 starts) for Boston last season and had a 4.74 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 97:36 K:BB over 114 innings. The veteran lefty could have a spot in Texas' starting rotation with a decent showing in spring training.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent The Red Sox have declined Perez's $6 million option for 2022, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The lefty flashed competence at times in 2021 but struggled overall, pitching to a 4.74 ERA and 1.51 WHIP in 114 innings. Perez made 22 starts before moving to the bullpen, where he worked as a mop-up reliever trusted with only the lowest-leverage situations. He'll be 31 years old next season and figures to find a home as a back-end starter or reliever, albeit with a reduced salary.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes ALDS roster Perez was added back to the Red Sox's roster for the ALDS after being left off the wild-card squad.

Impact Perez didn't do anything special this season, posting a 4.74 ERA and 1.51 WHIP in a swingman role. He'll make the team as a left-handed relief option while Darwinzon Hernandez will not, potentially due to Perez's ability to soak up more innings if necessary.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees rout Red Sox in opener of series with major playoff implications

Giancarlo Stanton and the Yankees hammered the Red Sox 8-3 as the wild-card contenders opened a crucial three-game series.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Mops up win Perez allowed one run while striking out two over one inning in Wednesday's 9-4 extra-inning win over the Mariners.

Impact The Red Sox plated six runs in the top half of the 10th inning and had Perez mop up in a low-leverage situation. He balked the runner placed at second base to third before giving up a run on a groundball out. This was the left-hander's first game back since being activated from the COVID-19 injured list. Perez will be an added arm to a bullpen that was hit hard by COVID-19, but he's not expected to pitch in high-leverage spots.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back from COVID IL Perez (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Perez has been on the shelf since testing positive for the virus in late August, and he'll rejoin the Red Sox on Tuesday after making one rehab appearance in the minors. The veteran left-hander hasn't fared much better since being demoted to the bullpen with an 8.64 ERA in his past 10 outings.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson expected to start as Seattle hosts Boston

The Mariners will send Tyler Anderson to the mound Tuesday and the Red Sox plan to give Nathan Eovaldi the start

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Should return Tuesday Perez (illness) is expected to be activated from the injured list ahead of Tuedsay's game against Seattle, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Perez has been kept away from the team due to COVID-19, but he should be back in the bullpen Tuesday. He's accrued a 4.88 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with a 92:35 K:BB across 107 innings so far in 2021.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gilbert expected to start for Seattle against Boston

The Red Sox will start Eduardo Rodriguez on Monday and the Mariners are expected to counter with Logan Gilbert

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston to visit Chicago Saturday

The White Sox will start Dylan Cease on Saturday while the Red Sox have yet to announce who will get the start

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated to throw bullpen Manager Alex Cora said Friday that Perez (illness) will throw a bullpen at Triple-A Worcester in the coming days, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Perez completed his quarantine Wednesday and joined the Red Sox for workouts late in the week, but he'll spend some time rehabbing with the minor-league club. The southpaw is slated to make a rehab appearance in Worcester on Sunday and will likely be considered to rejoin the big-league squad afterward.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodon expected to start as Chicago hosts Boston

The White Sox are expected to send Carlos Rodon to the mound Friday and the Red Sox plan to give Tanner Houck the start

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox Notebook: Christian Arroyo, Martin Perez back in Boston as Sox inch closer to full health There seems to be a light emerging at the end of the tunnel of the Red Sox’ COVID-19 outbreak.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Needs rehab assignment Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Perez (illness) completed his quarantine and is set to fly to Boston later Wednesday to rejoin the team for workouts, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact After a team off day Thursday, the Red Sox will head to Chicago for a three-game series with the White Sox, but Perez isn't expected to accompany the team. Instead, Cora said the veteran lefty would likely head out on a minor-league rehab assignment, as Perez looks to get his arm reconditioned after being shut down due to his positive COVID-19 test. Perez isn't believed to have experienced any significant side effects since catching the virus, so he may only need to make one rehab appearance before joining the Boston bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eovaldi expected to start as Boston hosts Tampa Bay

The Red Sox will roll out Nathan Eovaldi to the mound Wednesday and the Rays will give Shane McClanahan the start

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS