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Mets' Cionel Perez Nears Return from Injury
16 Sep
Summary
- Cionel Perez's rehab assignment moved to AAA Syracuse.
- He was acquired by the Mets via a minor-league contract in May.
- Perez has a 4.21 ERA with 32 strikeouts in 25.2 innings.
New York Mets pitcher Cionel Perez is on the mend and nearing a return to the active roster. His rehabilitation assignment has been advanced to AAA Syracuse, a positive step in his recovery from an injury sustained in late July. This move suggests his return to the major league team could be imminent.
Perez, a nine-year MLB veteran, joined the Mets in May on a minor-league contract after his release by the Washington Nationals. In 25.2 innings with New York this season, he has posted a 4.21 earned run average, striking out 32 batters.
His career spans nine seasons, including stints with the Astros, Reds, Nationals, and Orioles. With the Mets, Perez has shown his ability to generate swings and misses, contributing to the team's pitching depth.