Cardinals' Williams Perez: Heads to St. Louis on NRI deal
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Perez signed a minor-league contract with the Cardinals on Monday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training.
The 27-year-old wasn't able to find a landing spot until June, when the Mariners signed him to a minor-league deal. However, his patience paid off, as he produced a 2.28 ERA in 13 starts at Double-A Arkansas and a 3.15 ERA in four starts for Triple-A Tacoma. Perez has major-league experience as a starter, though with a crowded rotation battle on tap for spring training, his best bet to make the big-league team may be as a long reliever.
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Mariners' Williams Perez: Gets minors deal from Seattle
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Perez signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Immediately after signing with Seattle, Perez reported to Double-A Arkansas and started Tuesday's game, tossing five shutout innings and striking out six. The 27-year-old right-hander had planned to attend spring training with the Cubs, but was cut in February shortly before camp was scheduled to begin after being arrested for his involvement in a shooting in his native Venezuela. Perez never faced charges after the shooting was later deemed an accident, so he'll be able to resume his career without any legal matters lingering over him.
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Williams Perez: Let go by Cubs
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The Cubs released Perez on Sunday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Perez's dismissal comes a week after he was arrested in Venezuela following a fatal shooting accident. With the legal process still ongoing, it's uncertain when or if Perez will be allowed to resume his playing career. The 26-year-old spent the entire 2017 campaign at Triple-A Iowa in the Cubs' organization, finishing with a 5.01 ERA and 1.44 WHIP over 120.1 innings.
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Cubs' Williams Perez: Arrested after accidental shooting
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Perez was arrested Saturday after an accidental shooting, Marcos Grunfeld reports.
Perez was reportedly handing a gun that he owned to pitching coach Cesar Quintero, when the gun went off -- Quintero was shot and didn't survive the incident. The accident occurred in Venezuela, and the 26-year-old pitcher is cooperating with police. Pitchers and catchers reports Feb. 13 for Chicago, so it's unclear if Perez will be in attendance Tuesday.
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Cubs' Williams Perez: Re-ups with Cubs
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Perez agreed to a minor-league deal with the Cubs on Thursday, which includes an invitation to spring training.
Perez started 23 games for Triple-A Iowa last season, posting a 5.01 ERA and 1.44 WHIP over 120.1 innings. Although he's appeared in 31 big-leagues games dating back to 2015, it seems likely that he will be back at the Triple-A level this spring. He will provide organizational depth with the ability to make a spot start or add to the bullpen.
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Cubs' Williams Perez: Struggles in spring debut
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Perez (elbow) gave up four runs in his first inning of work this spring, allowing three hits while walking one and striking out one.
Perez has been out since last September recovering from an elbow impingement, and the 25-year-old struggled in his first appearance back. He'll look to turn things around as he gets more innings, but either way he'll likely serve as organizational depth in 2017.
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Cubs' Williams Perez: Signs with Cubs
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Perez has signed a minor league deal with the Cubs, FOX's Ken Rosenthal reports.
Perez was released on Dec. 8 by the Braves in advance of the Rule 5 Draft. He made 11 starts for Atlanta last year, compiling a 6.04 ERA. In 2015, he started 20 games and posted a 4.78 ERA. The Cubs rotation is pretty well set at this point, so Perez figures to offer organizational depth.
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Williams Perez: Released by Atlanta
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Perez was released by the Braves in advance of Thursday's Rule 5 Draft.
Perez started 11 games for the Braves in 2016, finishing the year with a 6.04 ERA across 53.2 innings. The end of his season was characterized by injuries, however, as the 25-year-old sustained an elbow impingement not long after returning from the 60-day DL. As a result, he was deemed expendable by the Braves, giving the team a chance to add another player in the Rule 5 Draft on Thursday.
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Braves' Williams Perez: Diagnosed with elbow impingement
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Perez has been diagnosed with a right elbow impingement, 680 The Fan's Kevin McAlpin reports.
The Braves are not ruling out Perez returning this season, but that seems like a bit of a long shot. He was removed from Sunday's start with what was initially thought to be a triceps injury. Tyrell Jenkins is an option to be recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to slot into Perez's rotation spot.
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Braves' Williams Perez: Diagnosed with triceps injury
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Perez was removed from Sunday's start against the Mets with a right triceps impingement, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Perez had struggled through 2.2 innings prior to his departure, surrendering five runs on four hits and a walk. The Braves are set to reevaluate him Monday and should offer an update on his condition. Even if the news on Perez's health is positive, it's difficult to place much trust in him at this time. He's posted a 6.04 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 53.2 innings.
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Braves' Williams Perez: Leaves game with apparent injury
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Perez left Sunday's game in the third inning with an unknown injury, Kevin McAlpin of the Braves Radio Network reports.
It wasn't clear what was bothering Perez, but he was forced to leave the game less than three innings into his start. Before being pulled from the game, Perez had allowed five runs, including a grand slam. More information regarding the severity and type of injury should be available in the near future.
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Braves' Williams Perez: Batted around in return to rotation
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Perez lasted just 2.1 innings Tuesday against the Nationals, allowing six runs on eight hits while striking out two. He received no decision.
Perez got the start Tuesday in a return from the DL as a way to give Mike Foltynewicz an extra day of rest. While Perez didn't walk anyone, he gave up a pair of big home runs in the third inning, one of which was a grand slam, to give the Nationals a 6-4 lead. The young right-hander's ERA ballooned to 5.47 with the poor start, his 10th of the season and 30th of his career. While his 1.31 WHIP isn't terrible, Perez has struck out just 25 batters in 51 innings, and it's now two starts in a row in which he's given up six or more earned runs.
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Braves' Williams Perez: Activated from 60-day DL
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Perez (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day DL on Friday, 680 The Fan's Kevin McAlpin reports.
Perez has been sidelined since June 6 with a rotator cuff strain, and he returns just in time for roster expansion, so a corresponding move was not necessary. The Braves have six more qualified starting option already on the big league roster, with more potentially on the way, so Perez should pitch out of the bullpen over the final month.
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Braves' Williams Perez: Throws five scoreless innings in rehab game
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Perez (shoulder) threw five scoreless innings in a rehab game with Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.
Perez was knocked around in his previous rehab outing, but he was sharp Thursday, allowing zero hits and not walking a batter. He was able to throw 66 pitches in the outing, so he may be ready to rejoin the big club.
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Braves' Williams Perez: Moved to 60-day DL
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Perez (shoulder) was moved to the 60-day DL, Kevin McAlpin of the Braves Radio Network reports.
The team has yet to indicate if this latest move is due to Perez having a setback in his rehab as well as when he's expected to return to action. While Perez recovers, Atlanta will likely continue to start miscellaneous pitchers in his place, as they've already used 14 starters this season.
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Braves' Williams Perez: Resumes throwing this week
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Perez (shoulder) will resume throwing this week and is still a couple of weeks from coming off the 15-day DL, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Perez will likely throw some bullpen sessions and make a rehab start before returning, according to the report. The right-hander has been out with a rotator cuff strain since June 8 but is clearly making progress towards recovery. Expect John Gant to continue getting starts until Perez is healthy.
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Braves' Williams Perez: Placed on 15-day DL
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Perez was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday due to a right rotator cuff strain.
Perez labored through 4.1 innings in his most recent start Monday and he was still dealing with some soreness Tuesday. It was initially reported that he was dealing with a sore triceps, but the Braves have since diagnosed Perez with a shoulder injury. There is no timetable for his return at this point, but the Braves have recalled John Gant to fill his roster spot for the time being.
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Braves' Williams Perez: Will see doctor again
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Perez (triceps) was still sore Tuesday, and will see the doctor again either Tuesday or later on this week, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The FAN reports.
Perez left Monday's start against the Padres after giving up six earned runs during 4.1 innings on the mound. He will be further evaluated before his next scheduled start arrives, which would land on Saturday. If Perez is unable to go, Casey Kelly or Aaron Blair could toe the rubber against the Cubs.
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Braves' Williams Perez: Dealing with triceps soreness
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Perez exited Monday's start against San Diego with soreness in his right triceps.
Perez gave up six earned runs during his 4.1 innings spent on the mound. The severity of his injury still remains unclear, with his weekend start Saturday against the Cubs hanging in the balance.
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Braves' Williams Perez: Exits start with undisclosed injury
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Perez exited Monday's start against the Padres with an undisclosed injury, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Perez made it one out into the fifth inning before his premature exit, although he gave up six earned runs over 82 pitches. Further news on his injury have yet to be released by the Braves.
