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Braves' manager Walt Weiss confirmed on Thursday that left-hander Martin Perez will start on Monday against the Marlins.

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Braves manager Walt Weiss confirms that left-hander Martin Perez will start on Monday against the Marlins, with the rotation also featuring Bryce Elder, Spencer Strider, and Grant Holmes in upcoming games.

While the Braves have yet to officially announce their rotation for their weekend series against the Red Sox, the expectation is that Bryce Elder and Spencer Strider will start the first two games with Grant Holmes sliding back into the Braves' rotation on Sunday. Perez, 35, has posted a brilliant 2.31 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and a 26/11 K/BB ratio over 35 innings in his eight appearances (five starts, with the Braves this season.