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Diamondbacks' Michael Perez: Thriving with new organization
Michael Perez, who signed a minor-league contract with the Arizona 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
The Mariners released Michael 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
The Seattle Mariners acquired Michael 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
Michael Perez signed a minor-league contract with the Baltimore 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
Michael 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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Mets' Michael Perez: Loses 40-man spot
Michael Perez was placed on outright assignment waivers Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.As part of a mass-clearing of the New York Mets' 40-man roster, Perez will join five other players on the waiver wire. Perez spent most of 2023 in Triple-A, slashing .204/.309/.352 across 270 plate appearances.
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Mets' Michael Perez: Recalled from Syracuse
The New York Mets recalled Michael Perez from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.Perez will come up from the minors to give the Mets a bench bat as Brandon Nimmo (shoulder) lands on the injured list. Perez played two games with the Mets in May, going 4-for-7 with a run scored. With Francisco Alvarez and Omar Narvaez already on the big-league roster, Perez's chances of starting one of New York's final games are low.
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Mets' Michael Perez: Sent back to Triple-A
The New York Mets optioned Michael Perez to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.Perez was only up in the majors for one day and did not make an appearance. The 30-year-old catcher has batted .210/.326/.318 with four homers and 17 RBI in 48 games this season at the Triple-A level.
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Mets' Michael Perez: Back in New York
The New York Mets recalled Michael Perez from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Perez is slashing just .209/.326/.318 through 176 plate appearances in the minors this season. He will be called up to provide extra depth behind Francisco Alvarez and Omar Narvaez, and he is unlikely to see many opportunities at the plate with the Mets.
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Mets' Michael Perez: Optioned to Triple-A
The New York Mets optioned Michael Perez to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.Gary Sanchez has been selected to the major-league roster in a corresponding move to back up Francisco Alvarez at catcher and likely also cycle in at DH. Perez was 4-for-7 (.571) during his one-week stay with New York.