Michael Perez

Michael Perez

32-Year-Old CatcherC
Arizona Diamondbacks AAA
2024 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Michael Perez in 2024. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
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$Signed a one-year, minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks in July of 2024.
Thriving with new organization
CArizona Diamondbacks  AAA
August 19, 2024
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.
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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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+16%
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-100%
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+3%
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OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2022vs Left .488 31 2 2 3 0 .107 .167 .321
Since 2022vs Right .565 109 9 4 11 1 .188 .248 .317
2024vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Left .000 2 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
2023vs Right 1.500 6 1 0 0 0 .667 .667 .833
2022vs Left .525 29 2 2 3 0 .115 .179 .346
2022vs Right .508 103 8 4 11 1 .158 .223 .284
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+75%
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Since 2022Home .608 70 5 5 7 0 .167 .214 .394
Since 2022Away .484 70 6 1 7 1 .175 .246 .238
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2024Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023Home .000 4 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
2023Away 2.250 4 1 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.250
2022Home .647 66 5 5 7 0 .177 .227 .419
2022Away .369 66 5 1 7 1 .119 .200 .169
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Perez paired a career-high 93 plate appearances with a career-worst 35 wRC+ in 2020. His struggles convinced the Rays to part ways with him in the offseason, though he has since found a new home in Pittsburgh. In 228 major-league plate appearances, Perez has accrued a 28.5% strikeout rate with just a .093 ISO. Some small glimmers of promise may linger under the disappointing numbers, however, as Perez was regarded as an athletic prospect with ability as a hitter. That athleticism has come through defensively in varying degrees, as Perez has improved his ability to control the running game, though his framing still lags behind. While unlikely, it's possible a step forward with his bat is next as Perez is entering his age 29 season. Jacob Stallings is locked in as the Pirates' primary backstop, though it's a near certainty that Perez will surpass his previous season-best 93 plate appearances.
Perez joined the Rays in late July following a trade from Arizona, heading straight to the majors for his first big-league action and remaining there until a hamstring strain ended his season in late August. He didn't do anything particularly special with the bat, but his .284/.304/.392 line in 80 plate appearances was perfectly adequate for a backstop. He didn't project as anything more than a backup as a prospect, and he'll likely be fighting for that role with Nick Ciuffo this spring, with offseason acquisition Mike Zunino penciled in for the starting job. Perez's 3.8% walk rate is a cause for concern, though he walked 8.3% of the time for Triple-A Reno prior to the trade. Don't expect too much from the 26-year-old, but there's enough there for him to be a competent deep-league fill-in should he end up with a run of playing time.
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Released by Seattle
CFree Agent  AAA
July 10, 2024
The Mariners released Perez on Tuesday.
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Dealt to Mariners
CSeattle Mariners  AAA
May 22, 2024
The Mariners acquired Perez and right-hander Mike Baumann from the Orioles on Wednesday in exchange for catcher Blake Hunt.
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Signs MiLB deal with O's
CBaltimore Orioles  AAA
December 30, 2023
Perez signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
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Chooses free agency
CFree Agent  AAA
October 24, 2023
Perez elected free agency Tuesday.
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Loses 40-man spot
CNew York Mets  AAA
October 20, 2023
Perez was placed on outright assignment waivers Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
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Demotion on horizon
CNew York Mets  AAA
May 19, 2023
Gary Sanchez is expected to be promoted by the Mets on Friday, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, which could result in Perez being sent back to Triple-A Syracuse.
ANALYSIS
Perez had his contract selected by the Mets last week and has appeared in two games, going 4-for-7 with a double and a run scored. The 30-year-old has realistically done all he can to retain his spot in the majors, but his poor track record at the highest level likely outweighs the strong two-game performance. Francisco Alvarez is currently "dinged up" but isn't likely to require a stint on the injured list, and it's unclear if New York is willing to carry three catchers on its active roster.
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