2 weeks agoMiami Marlins right-hander
Eury Perez (elbow) threw a bullpen session before the team's game against the division-rival Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Friday, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. Back in Miami, pitchers
Declan Cronin (hip) and
Jesus Tinoco (back) also threw bullpens. Perez is working his way back from Tommy John surgery in April of last year. While it's good news that he's ramping up his arm, the 21-year-old isn't expected to be an option to make his 2025 season debut until around the All-Star break in the middle of July. The Dominican pitcher had all the makings of a future fantasy ace in his rookie season in 2023 when he went 5-6 with a 3.15 ERA (4.11 FIP) and 1.13 WHIP with 108 strikeouts and 31 walks in his first 19 starts over 91 1/3 innings pitched. There's a lot to like with the young hurler's profile, but fantasy managers need to remember that he's only 21 years old and might not be as sharp in the second half in 2025. He'll be a much better fantasy investment in single-year leagues in 2026.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola
2 weeks agoMiami Marlins right-hander
Eury Perez (elbow) will throw against live hitters on Tuesday, according to Fish On First's Kevin Barral. Perez had previously been limited to throwing bullpen sessions as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery in April of 2024. The 21-year-old is making a big step as he advances to throwing to live hitters, but he still has a ways to go before making his 2025 debut and isn't expected to return to Miami's starting rotation until around the All-Star break in mid-July. The Marlins will continue to take it slow in his recovery from elbow reconstruction. The Dominican hurler should have a full workload eventually down the stretch in 2025 when he returns, but fantasy managers still may want to temper their expectations despite the fact that Perez showed ace potential in 2023. His upside makes him worth stashing in deep-mixed and NL-only leagues, though.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Fish On First - Kevin Barral
2 months agoThe Miami Marlins placed right-hander
Eury Perez (elbow) on the 60-day injured list on Thursday and also claimed right-hander
Seth Martinez off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a corresponding move. The move to send Perez to the 60-day IL opens a 40-man roster spot for Martinez. The 21-year-old Perez is currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. He has been throwing off a mound in camp, but the Marlins aren't going to rush him back. Perez will be eligible to come off the IL in late May, but the expectation is that he will miss at least half of the 2025 season. Martinez, 30, was recently cut by the Arizona Diamondbacks and will now latch on with the Fish after posting a 3.59 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 36 strikeouts and 18 walks in 52 2/3 innings with the Houston Astros in 2024. Even if he wins a bullpen spot with Miami out of spring training, he can be avoided in fantasy.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Miami Marlins
2 months agoAccording to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com, Miami Marlins starting pitcher
Eury Perez (elbow) has been throwing bullpens and remains on track for a midseason return. The young right-hander says he feels "very good" and is at about "75 percent" regarding his recovery process. The former top prospect underwent Tommy John surgery last April. Perez noted he is throwing a lot of fastballs and has begun mixing in some changeups. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status, but the 21-year-old is on track to make a significant impact during the 2025 campaign. He was unable to pitch at all during the 2024 season but flashed high upside during his debut season in 2023. As a rookie, Perez logged 91 1/3 innings to the tune of a 3.15 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP. He struck out 108 batters and generated whiffs at an elite 33.7 percent rate. While sidelined,
Adam Mazur and
Valente Bellozo will have opportunities to pitch in the rotation.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Christine De Nicola
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