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Injury Back
Est. Return 5/1/2025
2025 Stats
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Perez had a solid if not spectacular rookie season for the Tigers in 2024. The 24-year-old slashed .242/.300/.383 with nine home runs, 37 RBI and 51 runs scored across 112 games. He also chipped in nine stolen bases in 14 attempts. While Perez played some middle infield during his time in the minors, he exclusively appeared in the outfield for Detroit. Moving forward, Perez's greatest fantasy asset appears to be his speed. He swiped 26 bags in 33 attempts across three levels of the minor leagues in 2023. Perez was less efficient on the bases last year in the majors, though it's encouraging to see him run fairly frequently. Perez also sported an impressive .890 OPS over 35 games during his taste of Triple-A in 2023, so there could be room for further offensive growth in his second MLB campaign. Heading into 2025, the Tigers appear to have Riley Greene and Parker Meadows locked in as outfield mainstays in left and center, respectively. That leaves right field for Perez, and he should have a path to regular playing time, though utility player Matt Vierling will likely factor into the mix as well. Perez doesn't offer the most exciting fantasy profile, but he should be good for a handful of steals with the potential to take his overall game a step forward. Read Past Outlooks
Moved to 10-day IL
The Tigers placed Perez (back) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Perez spent most of spring training rehabbing his lower-back inflammation. Most recently, he received an injection in his back and has already been ruled out for at least another month by president of baseball operations Scott Harris. With Matt Vierling (shoulder) also out, Ryan Kreidler is the favorite to start in center field to begin Detroit's season.
Perez spent most of spring training rehabbing his lower-back inflammation. Most recently, he received an injection in his back and has already been ruled out for at least another month by president of baseball operations Scott Harris. With Matt Vierling (shoulder) also out, Ryan Kreidler is the favorite to start in center field to begin Detroit's season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
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| Since 2023vs Left | .594 | 96 | 1 | 7 | .209 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .709 | 329 | 8 | 30 | .251 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .594 | 96 | 1 | 7 | .209 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .709 | 329 | 8 | 30 | .251 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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| Since 2023Home | .640 | 225 | 4 | 14 | .232 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .733 | 200 | 5 | 23 | .253 | ||||
| 2025Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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| 2024Home | .640 | 225 | 4 | 14 | .232 | ||||
| 2024Away | .733 | 200 | 5 | 23 | .253 | ||||
| 2023Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Perez made it to the Triple-A level for the first time in 2023 and showed some promise, recording an .890 OPS over 35 games for Toledo. The 24-year-old also flashed some speed, tallying 26 stolen bases in 113 total games across three levels. All of that came on the heels of an impressive 2022 campaign, which saw Perez record a .295/.369/.534 slash line with 14 home runs and 18 stolen bases between High- and Double-A. He dipped to only nine home runs last year, but Perez could carve out a role in the majors due to his batted ball skills and ability to steal bases. Another noteworthy development last year was Perez seeing playing time in the outfield after not appearing there in either of the previous two seasons. Because Perez can also play some middle infield, it seems like the organization is preparing him for more of a utility role. With mediocre options such as Zach McKinstry, Andy Ibanez and Nick Maton vying for that type of role with the Tigers, Perez could certainly force his way into the picture if he continues to play well in the minors.
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Out one month with back injury
Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said Monday that Perez is scheduled to receive an injection in his lower back this week and will be sidelined for at least a month, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
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Back in action Saturday
Perez (back) is starting in center field and batting leadoff in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.
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Gets injection, should avoid IL
Perez received a cortisone injection in his back Friday but is expected to be ready for Opening Day, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
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Ruled out through Friday
Perez (back) isn't in the Tigers' Grapefruit League lineup Thursday against the Yankees and also isn't listed on their travel roster for Friday's game versus the Pirates, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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Remains out Wednesday
Perez (back) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
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Roster spot seems secure
Perez's spot on the Tigers' Opening Day roster appears set with Matt Vierling out due to a rotator cuff injury, per Evan Woodbery of MLive.com.
ANALYSIS
Perez flashed some potential as a rookie last year with a .242/.300/.383 slash line over 112 regular-season games, but he didn't enter camp with a guaranteed role for 2025. Vierling's injury will open up significant at-bats to begin the season, and Perez is best position to take advantage of that absence.
Perez flashed some potential as a rookie last year with a .242/.300/.383 slash line over 112 regular-season games, but he didn't enter camp with a guaranteed role for 2025. Vierling's injury will open up significant at-bats to begin the season, and Perez is best position to take advantage of that absence.