"Pérez has pitched six innings and held opponents scoreless on only two hits and a walk with five strikeouts, showcasing his strong performance this spring."
"Originally signed by the Astros after defecting from Cuba, Pérez struggled through several seasons before breaking out with the Orioles in 2022, posting a 1.40 ERA."
"In 2025, Pérez stumbled badly, opening the season with 21 2/3 innings of 8.31 ERA ball, which led to being designated for assignment."
"Pérez will reportedly earn $1.9 million on his deal now that he's made the roster, with the potential for an additional $700,000 in incentives."
Cionel Pérez, a left-handed reliever, has secured a spot on the Nationals' Opening Day roster. He signed a minor league deal in February and has excelled in spring training, pitching six scoreless innings with impressive strikeout and ground ball rates. Previously, Pérez had a successful stint with the Orioles, but struggled in 2025 with command issues and high ERA. He will earn $1.9 million with additional incentives, and the Nationals can control him due to his service time.
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