Cionel Perez has signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. The deal includes an invitation to training camp and will pay him $1.9 million with $700K in incentives if he makes it to the majors. (Source: Jon Heyman on X)
Fantasy Impact: Perez struggled last season in the Orioles' bullpen, pitching to an 8.31 ERA with a 21:18 K:BB ratio in 21.2 innings. However, the lefthander has had success in the big leagues and posted a 1.40 ERA in 66 appearances in his first season with the Orioles in 2022. In eight big league seasons with the Astros, Reds, and Orioles, he has a 4.22 ERA in 257 career appearances. If he can return to form during camp, Perez could find himself on the Nationals' Opening Day roster.
Category: Transactions
Colin Selby (shoulder) has been placed on the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. The move allows Jackson Kowar a spot on the 40-man roster. (Source: Jake Rill on X)
Fantasy Impact: Selby, reportedly, is not dealing with any structural damage but will open the season on the injured list. Selby appeared in 11 games for Baltimore last season and had a 3.21 ERA with a 14:2 K:BB ratio in 14 innings. He appeared in 25 games with Triple-A Norfolk and posted a 2.45 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 25.2 innings. He'll fill a middle relief role in the Orioles' organization once he returns.
Category: Injury Updates
