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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Cionel Pérez, a 30-year-old left-handed reliever, signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets after being designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals. Pérez had a disappointing five-week stint with the Nationals, posting a 6.19 ERA with 11 walks and only 9 strikeouts over 16 innings. Despite an impressive spring training performance (7 shutout innings, 7 K's, 2 H, 1 BB), he struggled significantly in regular season play, allowing runs in three consecutive appearances after his debut. This marks the second consecutive poor season for Pérez, who was tagged for 20 runs in 21⅔ innings with the Orioles in 2025. However, he had a solid 2022-24 run in Baltimore with a 3.12 ERA, 20.2% strikeout rate, and 10.6% walk rate, recording 57 holds and 6 saves.
Strengths
- + Strong spring training performance with 7 shutout innings
- + Successful 2022-24 tenure with Baltimore Orioles (3.12 ERA)
- + Recorded 57 holds and 6 saves during productive years
- + Left-handed reliever with potential flexibility
- + Getting fresh start with Mets organization
Weaknesses
- - Poor 2025 season with Orioles (20 runs in 21⅔ innings)
- - Disappointing 2026 Nationals stint (6.19 ERA in 16 innings)
- - More walks (11) than strikeouts (9) in recent appearances
- - Designated for assignment after rejecting outright assignment
- - Chronic command issues throughout career
- - Allowed runs in three consecutive appearances after debut
- - Second straight ugly year indicates potential decline
About
Alexander Perez is a shortstop for the Houston Astros.
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