Chris Perez
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 225 lbs
- Born: Jul 1, 1985
- Debut: May 16, 2008
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
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Newsbreakers
October 4, 2009
MLB.com is reporting that Indians' reliever Chris Perez will undergo ankle surgery on Wednesday. Perez needs an extra bone removed that has formed in his left foot.
Our View:
Perez is expected to be recovered in time for spring training next season, and he could compete for the closer's role if Kerry Wook doesn't come back. Perez looks like a future closer, but he will need to show some consistency to win the job.
July 16, 2009
It has been determined that Chris Perez will need to undergo offseason surgery to remove an extra bone in his left foot, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Our View:
The ailment does not bother Perez while pitching from the mound, but he can feel it when he's walking. Following surgery, the reliever is expected to be recovered in time for training camp next season.
June 29, 2009
Updating a previous report, the Cleveland Indians have activated the newly acquired Chris Perez and he will be available for Monday night's game against the White Sox, according to MLBlogs.com. Perez was part of the weekend trade that sent Mark DeRosa to St. Louis.
Our View:
Perez is with the team, and he will be available to go tonight if called upon by the Tribe. He doesn't hold much fantasy value at this point, but if something were to happen to closer Kerry Wood, Perez could be next in line for duty.
June 28, 2009
According to the Plain Dealer, newly acquired reliever Chris Perez will join the Indians on Sunday and be activated on Monday.
Our View:
Perez should give the Indians bullpen a significant boost, and should closer Kerry Wood go down with an injury or significant bout of ineffectiveness, Perez would be the likely candidate to take over the closing duties.
June 27, 2009
The Indians have acquired Chris Perez and a player to be named in exchange for Mark DeRosa, according to MLB.com's Twitter page.
Our View:
The Tribe add some much needed help to their bullpen. Perez is the likely candidate to take over as closer when Kerry Wood departs.
April 17, 2009
Chris Perez took the loss in Friday's 8-7 defeat at the hand of the Cubs. He game up at two-run homer to Alfonso Soriano in the eighth inning with the Cards leading 7-6.
Our View:
Not a good sign for anyone still holding onto hope that Perez is going to take over a Cards closer. If he can't get the job done in the eighth, there is no way he will get an opportunity in the ninth. Still, it's only one outing, so all hope is not lost. It is just hurt very badly.
April 15, 2009
The Associated Press is reporting that Chris Perez has been recalled from Triple-A Memphis to join the Cardinals.
Our View:
It's possible Perez could work his way into the closer mix, but it's also possible be could be sent back down tomorrow when P.J. Walters is called up to make the start.
April 10, 2009
Chris Perez threw two scoreless innings in the Memphis Redbirds Triple-A season opener, according to the Post Dispatch.
Our View:
Perez is still a highly regarded pitching prospect, but the shoulder injury this spring forced him back to the minors. Don't be surprised if he gets recalled this season and you start seeing him in some save situations. Tony LaRussa has yet to name an official closer, and if the guys on the big club aren't getting it done he'll likely look to Perez.
March 30, 2009
Closer candidate Chris Perez was sent to Triple-A Memphis on Monday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View:
A shoulder injury allowed Jason Motte and Ryan Franklin to bypass him in the race to be the Cardinals' closer this spring. However, he will close for Memphis and he could be relied upon if the Cardinals experience more ninth inning struggles this season. In 41 appearances last season he posted a 2.46 ERA and picked up seven saves.
March 23, 2009
Chris Perez, who has been dealing with discomfort in his right shoulder, is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Monday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View:
That will mark his first time working off a mound since experiencing shoulder stiffness following a March 11 appearance. Perez has fallen behind, but is still not out of the race for the closer's role.
March 21, 2009
Chris Perez, who is dealing with discomfort in his right shoulder, played a light game of catch Friday and will likely make long tosses today rather than return to game action, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View:
He calls the injury a knot, while the team doctors consider it an impingement. His MRI revealed no structural damage, but missing time hurts his chances of holding the closer's role.
March 19, 2009
Chris Perez is dealing with shoulder discomfort and will be shut down for the next several days, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The club deems the ailment an impingement related to tendinitis. Pitching coach Dave Duncan said, "It is something we're certainly going to be careful with. Does it compromise his chances to win a role on our staff? Not at this point. But it is something you pay attention to."
Our View:
Perez cannot afford to miss much time while in a battle for the closer's role. This is good for Jason Motte's chances of nailing down the job, but Ryan Franklin should still be in the race.
March 17, 2009
Jason Motte is leading the competition to be the Cards' closer, and if he does end up with the job, Chris Perez is likely to begin the year at Triple-A Memphis, according to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View:
Perez has struggled so far this spring, giving up three runs while walking three in five innings. He has time to win the job still, but it appears he's fighting an uphill battle at the moment.
March 13, 2009
Chris Perez earned his first save of the spring Friday, but allowed two hits, a walk and two earned runs.
Our View:
This certainly doesn't help Perez, who is trying to lock down the closer's role in St. Louis. He ultimately got the job done, but don't think finicky manager Tony LaRussa isn't having second thoughts already.
March 12, 2009
Despite Chris Perez's impressive outing Wednesday, MLB.com reports that Manager Tony LaRussa is still reluctant to name a closer. He hinted that the Cardinals will begin the season with a "closer by committee" scenario.
Our View:
Closer. By. Committe. Three of the most frustrating words a fantasy owner can hear. Trying to pick the guy that might get the save can be maddening. This hurts Perez's value, but ups the value of Jason Motte, Josh Kinney and Ryan Franklin: the other three relievers mentioned as possibilities.
March 11, 2009
Chris Perez looked good closing out the game on Wednesday, throwing a perfect inning and striking out one. Due to a four-run Cardinal lead he did not earn a save.
Our View:
A day after competitor Jason Motte earned a save, Perez rebutted with a fine outing of his own. There was no save involved, but Perez didn't do anything to hurt his chances of earning the closer role.
February 27, 2009
Chris Perez is working on developing his slider, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He said, "I am competing with myself to be on the team and competing with everybody else to be the closer." He has a good fastball, but wants to complement his heat with a solid slider.
Our View:
As of now, Perez is believed to be the leading candidate for the closer's role. He would at least be a solid source for strikeouts in the role, making him worth drafting as a top-25 reliever.
February 23, 2009
Pitching coach Dave Duncan has decided to give closer candidate Chris Perez his first Grapefruit League appearance on Thursday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Jason Motte and Josh Kinney will follow Perez on Friday.
Our View:
Duncan intends to use his closer candidates immediately behind his starters to ensure match-ups against major-league hitters. Perez needs to allow less walks, but should be a solid source for strikeouts if he wins the closer's job, and is worth targeting as a top-25 reliever.
February 15, 2009
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that potential closer Chris Perez has been working on a consistent arm angle in order to not tip off his pitches. He is also still trying to determine if his second pitch will be a curveball or slider.
Our View:
Perez throws pure gas 90 percent of the time, but if he wants to be an effective from opening day until October he needs to mix it up a little more. As of now, consider him the leading candidate to close for the Redbirds in 2009.
January 18, 2009
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Chris Perez has refined his mechanics in order to increase his chances of becoming the team's closer in 2009.
Our View:
He apparently has also improved his conditioning and despite bone spurs in his ankle, he should enter spring training with a good shot at winning the closer's role.
January 17, 2009
According to MLB.com, Chris Perez said Saturday that the discomfort he initially felt in his left ankle last September has been diagnosed as bone spurs. Perez underwent a non-surgical procedure to correct the condition and does not expect the ankle to hamper his performance.
Our View:
The young fireballer got his feet wet last season in the closer's role, and because the Cardinals failed to pull the trigger on free-agent solutions like Brian Fuentes, he figures to take on the role full-time in 2009.
January 3, 2009
Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa would prefer not to have to turn to youngsters Chris Perez or Jason Motte to close out games this season, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "They're still a ways away from being a complete answer. The way they can get there is to be put in a situation where they can learn, they can grow, without having the stress of it being all up to them to get that last out, and nothing to protect them," LaRussa said.
Our View:
The Cardinals lost out on Brian Fuentes to the Angels, despite offering what was said to be the same amount of money, so LaRussa may have no choice but to use Perez or Motte, at least initially.
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