Cionel Perez

Cionel Pérez has been informed that he has made the Washington Nationals Opening Day roster.

Fantasy Impact

Pérez tossed six scoreless innings during spring training. He'll hold a role in the middle innings of the Nationals bullpen.

Cionel Perez has signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. The deal includes an invitation to training camp and will pay him $1.9 million with $700K in incentives if he makes it to the majors.

Fantasy Impact

Perez struggled last season in the Orioles' bullpen, pitching to an 8.31 ERA with a 21:18 K:BB ratio in 21.2 innings. However, the lefthander has had success in the big leagues and posted a 1.40 ERA in 66 appearances in his first season with the Orioles in 2022. In eight big league seasons with the Astros, Reds, and Orioles, he has a 4.22 ERA in 257 career appearances. If he can return to form during camp, Perez could find himself on the Nationals' Opening Day roster.

Cionel Perez was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday after clearing waivers.

Fantasy Impact

Perez struggled in 21.2 innings out of the bullpen this season, allowing 20 earned runs and issuing 18 walks. He’ll look to regain control and consistency in the minors.

The Orioles designated Cionel Perez for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Perez will head to waivers. He would remain in the Orioles organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

The Orioles have exercised their club option for Cionel Perez.

Fantasy Impact

Perez posted a 4.53 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP in 62 appearances for the Orioles last season. He will likely continue to be deployed against left-handers in a setup role in 2025.