Scouting Report: Steven Perez
Cleveland Guardians | RP
Overall
Summary
Cionel Pérez signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets after struggling with the Washington Nationals. The Cuban left-handed reliever was designated for assignment by Washington after posting a 6.19 ERA in 16 innings with 11 walks and 9 strikeouts. This marks the second consecutive poor season for Pérez, who had an 8.31 ERA in 21.2 innings with Baltimore in 2025. He will report to Triple-A Syracuse. Despite recent struggles, Pérez maintains a strong ground ball rate (58.5%) and had a successful 2022-2024 run with Baltimore (3.12 ERA, 20.2% K-rate).
Strengths
- Strong ground ball rate (58.5%) - elite ground ball pitcher
- Proven track record with Baltimore (2022-2024): 3.12 ERA, 57 holds, 6 saves
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