"Cionel Pérez opened the season in the division-rival Nationals' bullpen, winning a roster spot with seven shutout spring innings, allowing only two hits and a walk."
"Pérez wrapped up his five-week Nationals stint with a 6.19 ERA and more walks (11) than strikeouts (nine) through 16 frames."
"From 2022-24 in Baltimore, Pérez notched a 3.12 ERA with a 20.2% strikeout rate and 10.6% walk rate, picking up 57 holds and six saves."
"Pérez has never had great command, but he kept his walk rate at a manageable level during that Orioles peak, which has since deteriorated."
Cionel Pérez has agreed to a minor league contract with the Mets and is expected to join Triple-A Syracuse. He began the season with the Nationals, where he initially performed well in spring training but struggled during the regular season, leading to a 6.19 ERA. After being designated for assignment, he opted for free agency. Pérez previously had a successful run with the Orioles from 2022-24, achieving a 3.12 ERA, but has faced command issues in recent seasons, with a high walk rate and wild pitches.
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