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• Diamondbacks' Michael Perez: Thriving with new organization

  08/19/2024 • By RotoWire

  Perez, who signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on July 31, is slashing .500/.556/.733 with five-extra base hits through his first eight games with Triple-A Reno. Arizona brought Perez aboard in late July with the expectation that he would provide catching depth to the upper levels of the minors, but a promotion to the big leagues isn't out of the question while the Diamondbacks' top backstop, Gabriel Moreno (adductor) remains on the injured list without a definitive return date. For now, the Diamondbacks have been leaning on prospect Adrian Del Castillo as their new No. 1 catcher and have gotten strong results from him thus far, but if he or backup Jose Herrera were to fall victim to an injury, Perez or Andrew Knizner could be next in line for a call-up.

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• Michael Perez: Released by Seattle

  07/10/2024 • By RotoWire

  The Mariners released Perez on Tuesday. Fellow catcher Seby Zavala accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Tacoma, and in order to clear a roster spot, Perez was cut loose. Perez should be able to latch on in another organization that's seeking catching depth.

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• Mariners' Michael Perez: Dealt to Mariners

  05/23/2024 • By RotoWire

  The Mariners acquired Perez and right-hander Mike Baumann from the Orioles on Wednesday in exchange for catcher Blake Hunt. Perez signed a minor-league deal with the Orioles during the offseason, and he'll now be shipped to Seattle to provide the Mariners with additional depth behind the dish at Triple-A Tacoma. The 31-year-old backstop is slashing .221/.294/.325 with 13 RBI across 85 plate appearances with Triple-A Norfolk so far this season.

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• Orioles' Michael Perez: Signs MiLB deal with O's

  12/30/2023 • By RotoWire

  Perez signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. Perez appeared in three games last season for the Mets, going 4-for-8 while coming across to score once. Perez will offer organizational depth at Triple-A Norfolk after slashing .204/.309/.352 with 27 RBI in the minors in 2023.

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• Michael Perez: Chooses free agency

  10/24/2023 • By RotoWire

  Perez elected free agency Tuesday. Perez was placed on outright waivers by the Mets on Friday and went unclaimed. The 31-year-old catcher owns a career .179/.248/.306 big-league batting line and will likely have to settle for a minor-league contract this winter.

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