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| Oliver Perez is reportedly "showing more self-confidence and is in better shape" this offseason, according to the New York Post. |
Our View: As reported earlier, he has been very encouraged by the progress he has made this winter, and seems to believe he can avoid another disastrous year in 2010. The key to his early, supposed, renaissance is the team having him "trying to get him out on his front side." Meaning, putting his weight on his landing leg and getting full extension when he throws. By doing that, he will not "roll over into that nasty pirouette he does so often when he loses control of the pitch and control of his head." We shall see.
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| "Fired up" after throwing his first bullpen session of the year on Tuesday, Oliver Perez said he feels "totally different" than he did during his disastrous 2009 campaign, according to Kevin Burkhardt of SNY. |
Our View: This is a classic case of "time will tell." Perez has never been a bastion of control, and his years of struggling to consistently find the plate came to a head last year. It will be impossible to tell if he has actually conquered his problems until he is seen on the mound throwing strikes in a pressure situation. He is a very risk draft pick in mixed leagues.
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| Oliver Perez claims to be fully recovered from the knee surgery he underwent on Sept. 1, according to the New York Daily News. |
Our View: It remains to be seen exactly what the Mets plan to do with the talented but ever-wild pitcher, though it wouldn't be surprising to see him at least have a chance at winning a spot in the starting rotation in spring training.
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| MetsBlog.com reports that Oliver Perez has been training at Athletes Performance Institute in Arizona this offseason. |
Our View: The Athletes Performance Institute is famous for being a high-tech, high-fitness "boot camp" for athletes in all sports. It focuses on "nutrition, metabolic testing, cardiovascular work, drills and media training." If only they could teach him how not to throw so many balls.
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| Oliver Perez is scheduled to undergo surgery Tuesday to remove scar tissue from the patella tendon in his left knee, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Perez will miss the remainder of the 2009 campaign, but is expected to be ready for spring training, if he doesn't suffer any setbacks in his recovery. The erratic hurler has two years left on his contract with New York, at $12MM per season.
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| According to the Twitter page of Newsday's David Lennon, Oliver Perez has been diagnosed with patella tendon tendinitis and will have season-ending knee surgery. |
Our View: This is starting to get unbelievable. It is dangerous to put a Mets' uniform on these days, and pretty soon they are going to run out of players. Perez was struggling while he was healthy, but he was still a better option than whoever will take his spot.
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| Oliver Perez is headed back to New York to have his right knee examined, according to the New York Post's Bart Hubbuch. |
Our View: An injury otherwise known as "Ollie won't stop throwing balls or allowing home runs, so we need to make up an injury to get him out of the rotation." Regardless, coupled with the news that Johan Santana will miss the rest of the regular season, the Mets now appear to be playing baseball in a parallel universe where getting injured is good and staying healthy is bad. Maybe they should not have released Livan Hernandez after all. More on Perez's "condition" when it becomes available.
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| Oliver Perez had his shortest outing in a season full of them on Sunday, allowing six runs in just 0.2 innings of the Mets 9-7 loss to the Phillies at home. |
Our View: Ollie looked like he had turned a corner earlier this month, but has been awful again in his past two starts. If he doesn't start pitching drastically better soon, the Mets could very well do something drastic with him.
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| MLB.com is reporting that Mets' starter Oliver Perez has pronounced himself ready to go for Sunday's start against the Phillies. Perez was dealing with soreness in his right knee after this last start. |
Our View: Perez threw a solid bullpen session on Thursday, and his knee is doing much better. He will likely keep it rested over the next two days, and he should be fine to pitch on Sunday. That being said, he is a terrible fantasy matchup against the juggernaut that is the Phillies' offense right now.
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| Oliver Perez is hoping that he won't have to miss his Sunday start against the Phillies, according to the New York Daily News. Perez has been experiencing some soreness in his right knee, but he is optimistic that he will be able to go Sunday. |
Our View: Ollie will throw a bullpen session tomorrow, and he will then make a decision based on how he feels. He threw well in his last start, so barring some serious soreness we expect him to start on Sunday.
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| Oliver Perez got the win on Tuesday, but his offense bailed him out. The struggling starter allowed four runs on five hits and a walk over just five innings in the 9-4 win over the Braves. |
Our View: Perez managed to fan four and only walked one batter, a positive sign for someone who has struggled mightily with control issues. He did serve up two homers though. Another problem area.
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| Oliver Perez reverted to his wild ways on Wednesday afternoon, issuing six free passes in 5.1 long innings. He did manage to strike out seven, as well, but took a no-decision in the Mets' 6-4 win in Arizona. |
Our View: This whole pitching thing just isn't working out for Perez. Ollie has now walked five or more batters in seven of his 12 starts this season, while walking fewer than four just three times. Belying the Mets' horrendous 2009, however, they have no one to replace him in the rotation with.
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| What was that mirage we saw tonight? It was Oliver Perez walking only two batters and allowing just two hits in 6.1 innings. He even departed with a 2-1 lead. However, in typical beyond belief, devastating Mets fashion, Francisco Rodriguez allowed five runs on five baserunners in the ninth inning, and gave up the first Padres grand slam of the season. He retired no batters as the Padres won 6-2. |
Our View: Wow. Simply wow. The Mets get something they thought they'd never see again - a quality start from Oliver Perez - only to see their All-Star closer throw it all away. Someday they'll write a book about this season, and the rest of us will remember if fondly as Mets fan weep at the mere mention of it all.
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| Oliver Perez gave up three runs (two earned) on six hits over five innings in Saturday's 9-6 win over Arizona at Citi Field. He issued five walks with seven strikeouts. |
Our View: Perez ended the night with a no-decision, and continues to have control issues, evidenced by his five free passes. He is only an option for NL-only leagues right now.
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| Oliver Perez gave up three earned runs on five hits over five innings in Monday's 7-3 win over the Rockies at Citi Field. He issued four walks with five strikeouts, and allowed two homers. |
Our View: The Rockies were leading 3-1 when Perez exited, so he ends the night with a no-decision rather than a win. Perez is winless over his last three starts, and carries a 7.42 ERA for the season. He should not be used outside of NL-only leagues right now.
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| On a night where John Lannan of the Nationals put on a pitching clinic, Oliver Perez again demonstrated how not to win a game, walking six batters and allowing four earned runs in six erratic innings. The Nats won 4-0 at home. |
Our View: Perez simply can't find the strike zone in 2008, and is giving the Mets and their anemic offsense little chance of competing whenever he takes the mound. Unless you think WHIP is some new age, facny schmancy statistic, he shouldn't be within 100 miles of your team.
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| Oliver Perez issued three earned runs on five hits over six innings in Thursday's 5-3 loss at Atlanta. He had four walks and six strikeouts, and was tagged for two homers. |
Our View: The game was tied at 3-3 when Perez exited, so he ends the night with a no-decision. He continues to display poor control, evidenced by his four free passes. He should remain an erratic option among fantasy hurlers.
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| Fresh start, same Oliver Perez. Ollie managed to walk seven Dodgers in only five innings of work on Wednesday night, but luckily took a no-decision as the Mets won 5-4. |
Our View: Perez's stuff looked sharp on Monday, but the command still was not there. It is entirely possible he could pitch well at some point in 2009, but you should consider him fantasy kryptonite until he proves he is getting it together.
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| ESPN is reporting that the New York Mets have activated pitcher Oliver Perez off the 15-day DL to start Wednesday against the Dodgers. The team optioned infielder Argenis Reyes to Triple-A to make room for Perez. |
Our View: This move has been expected, but it became official this morning. Perez has been out for a good amount of time, and it remains to be seen how he will respond against the Dodgers tonight. If you own him, it may be best to give him a start or two before activating him on your team.
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| The New York Daily News is reporting that Mets' pitcher Oliver Perez has rejoined the team in anticipation of his activation next week. Perez has been confirmed as the starter for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers. |
Our View: Perez was shaky in his last rehab start, and his first start back with the team is scheduled to be against Manny and the Dodgers. It would be wise to give him at least one start before activating him on your team, as the first matchup does not bode well.
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| According to the New York Daily News, Oliver Perez struggled in his rehab start on Friday. |
Our View: Perez only threw 46 of his 92 pitches for strikes and allowed three runs in his outing. He was slated to start on Wednesday for the Mets, but that was assuming that Friday's performance was a positive one. It wasn't, so Perez may not be called up after all.
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| Oliver Perez will make his next rehab start Friday with Triple-A Buffalo, which could be his last prior to returning to New York, according to MetsBlog.com. |
Our View: He hurled five shutout innings in his last rehab outing with Single-A Brooklyn, and will have a good chance to return to the Mets if he has another solid performance Friday. He may not see regular starts in the rotation upon his return though, hence hindering his fantasy value.
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| According to the New York Post, Mets' pitcher Oliver Perez threw five scoreless innings on Sunday in his rehab start at Single-A. Perez walked only one and struck out six. |
Our View: Perez may be on the fast track to return to the Mets', but manager Jerry Manuel indcated he may split starts with Tim Redding upon his return. Under the proposal, Redding would pitch the first four or five innings and Perez would pitch the rest. Stay tuned for more info on this situation, but his fantasy value would be hurt by that scenario if it plays out like that.
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| According to the New York Daily News, Mets' pitcher Oliver Perez is not guaranteed a spot in the rotation when he returns from the DL. His status will depend on how current starters Tim Redding and Fernando Nieve are pitching at the time of Perez' return. |
Our View: Perez is still two rehab starts away from returning to the team, but his return may not mean much if he heads to the bullpen. He will likely get the opportunity to start at some point upon his return, but don't be shocked if it isn't right away. His fantasy status hinges upon his rotational status, so stay up to date on his information.
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| Oliver Perez threw a bullpen session Tuesday, and indicated that he is close to returning to the Mets, according to the New York Post. He has been recovering from patella tendinitis in his right knee. |
Our View: Skipper Jerry Manuel noted that Perez will not be activated for this weekend's subway series with the Yankees, but late next week is possible. Perez could make two more rehab starts before returning.
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| Oliver Perez gave up six earned runs on seven hits over a mere three innings in Monday's minor league rehab outing with Single-A St. Lucie, according to the New York Daily News. |
Our View: Perez is recovering from right knee inflammation, and is not ready to return to the Mets, evidenced by tonight's performance. There is belief he will serve as a reliever upon his return to New York as well.
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| Oliver Perez is likely to serve as a reliever when he is activated from the disabled list, according to the New York Daily News. |
Our View: Perez has made only one relief appearance in 180 career games. But after receiving a a three year $36 million contract this past offseason, Perez was awful for the Mets before being sent to the DL on May 3, going 1-2 with a and 9.97 ERA and 2.26 WHIP in 21.2 innings. So apparently even with all the injuries suffered by the Mets rotation in 2009, the team's brass doesn't trust their $36 million man as a starter. This probably won't be the case all season, but Perez won't be helping your team much right now if you have him on your roster.
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| According to David Lennon's Twitter page, Oliver Perez will make a rehab start on Monday in Class-A St. Lucie. |
Our View: Perez is rehabbing from not only patella tendinitis, but control issues and mechanical flaws as well. He has been on the DL since May 7th, but has been making recent progress at the team's extended spring training complex. How he fares in this rehab start will tell a lot about whether we'll be seeing him in the bigs any time soon.
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| The Minneapolis Star-Tribune is reporting that Mets' pitcher Oliver Perez threw three scoreless innings at the team's extended spring training complex. Perez threw 48 pitches and gave up three hits and one walk while striking out five. There is still no timetable set for his return. |
Our View: Perez apparently looked excellent in his outing today, but he shouldn't be expected to return any time soon. He still has a long way to go, but this is a step in the right direction. He may be worth a look when he does return, but only in the deepest of leagues.
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| Oliver Perez will throw off a mound later this week according to the New York Post. |
Our View: There is still no timetable for his return, though. Despite his disastrous season thus far, Perez is still worth a flier whenever he does finally return.
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| According to Newsday, Oliver Perez played catch from 40 feet on Tuesday while trying to rehab his injured right knee. |
Our View: This is considered positive progress for Perez and he is a little ahead of schedule, but still has a long way to go before joining the team.
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| The New York Daily News reports that Oliver Perez has been taken off of his rehab assignment after an MRI revealed tendinitis in his right knee. He will go back to Port St. Lucie to rehab the knee. |
Our View: Perez's early June return may turn into mid or even late June. He was horrendous through his first five starts this season and it's not certain if the knee was the culprit.
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| According to the New York Post, Oliver Perez will have at least one more minor league start before rejoining the team. |
Our View: Perez's knee is still bothering him and he's not able to push off the mound with full force yet. His command has also been an issue in his rehab starts and the Mets want him to tackle that problem before he returns.
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| The AP reports that Oliver Perez will throw 50 pitches or more on Tuesday in a rehab outing for Triple-A Buffalo. He is recovering from a strained knee. |
Our View: Perez is likely to make a couple of rehab starts and when he is ready, he will return to the Mets rotation. Although he was awful in his first five starts, he still has a load of fantasy potential.
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| Oliver Perez, who has been recovering from right patellar tendinitis, is set to pitch in a minor league game next week, according to MetsBlog.com. |
Our View: Perez could make two rehab starts. If Perez fares well, he could return to the Mets' rotation, with Tim Redding likely moving to the bullpen. Perez should be stashed in deeper fantasy leagues.
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| Newsday reports that Oliver Perez threw a successful extended spring training game on Saturday. |
Our View: Perez threw three hitless innings with seven Ks and four walks. His control was erratic (as usual), but his delivery was deceptive enough to fan more than two batters per inning. Perez is rehabbing a sore knee and just trying to regain the stuff that made him an effective pitcher in the past after struggling mightily this season.
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| Oliver Perez has been placed on the 15-day DL with patella tendinitis, according to MetsBlog.com. Jon Niese has been called up to make Friday's start in Perez's place. |
Our View: Perez has struggled terribly this season. The Mets were going to try him out of the bullpen, but they needed the roster spot for Niese. Hopefully a couple weeks off will allow Perez to get his focus and health back in order.
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| The Mets do not have a timetable for Oliver Perez's return to the rotation, according to the Star-Ledger. |
Our View: It is certain that he will not start Friday, and his next appearance will likely be in a low-pressure situation out of the bullpen. He has been struggling with his command, evidenced by a dismal 2.26 WHIP over 21.2 innings (five starts) of work.
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| Newday reports that Oliver Perez will remain with the Mets and work through his control issues in the bullpen. Some reports indicated that he may be demoted or that he could even be placed on the DL with a knee issue. |
Our View: Perez has 20 strikeouts through 21.2 innings of work, but he has also walked 21 batters. That has helped lead to a 9.97 ERA and 2.26 WHIP. We believe Perez has a number of strong starts in his tank for this season, but he has been downright terrible through the first month.
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| Oliver Perez has been dealing with a knee issue from the start of the season and had an ice pack on his knee Sunday, according to Newsday. |
Our View: Perez is in the bullpen until further notice, and it is uncertain if the Mets will place him on the DL or send him to the minors. Ken Takahashi is a candidate to take Perez's next scheduled start in the rotation Friday.
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| Oliver Perez has indicated that he will not stand in the way of a possible demotion to Triple-A, according to the New York Post. Perez has a 9.97 ERA on the season. |
Our View: Perez needs to do something, because right now he is killing the Mets. A stint in Triple-A may be the best thing for him, but the Mets are already regretting their investment in him last offseason.
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| Oliver Perez continues to struggle with his control, as he allowed four earned runs on five hits over a mere 2.1 innings of work in Saturday's 6-5 loss at Philadelphia. He issued six free passes with only two strikeouts. |
Our View: Perez now allowed 21 walks over 21.2 innings this season. He gave up five walks in three of five starts.
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| Pitchers Oliver Perez and John Maine threw live batting practice on Wednesday morning, the New York Post reports. The southpaw is working on some mechanical issues, namely following through at the end of his delivery. |
Our View: Do the Mets want their batting practice guys to take walks? Let's hope, for the hitters' sakes, that Perez is actually getting the ball over the plate.
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| Oliver Perez is struggling with a 9.31 ERA and 1.97 WHIP over four starts, but he is still slated to make his next start Saturday against the Phillies, according to Newsday. |
Our View: Perez is 2-1 with a 1.42 ERA over his career against Philadelphia, and the Mets are keeping him in the rotation with hopes that he will pitch well and regain his confidence. Perez's velocity has been down, but he is believed to be fine physically.
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| Pitcher Oliver Perez allowed nine hits and seven runs over 4.1 innings against the Nationals on Sunday. He walked three, struck out three, and served up two homers. Perez slipped to 1-2 with a 9.31 ERA. |
Our View: Mets management is threatening to make rotation changes, and Perez may have taken the lead in the race to be the first arm kicked to the curb (or bullpen). It's a bad sign that he couldn't solve the Nats in a home game.
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| Oliver Perez needed 92 pitches to get through 4.2 innings in the Mets 6-4 loss to the Cardinals on Tuesday. The southpaw allowed six hits, five walks, and four earned runs while striking out four. |
Our View: Perez has now delivered two poor starts and one quality outing in 2009. The Mets need to get better outings from him if they are going to compete for the AL East crown this season. For now, he appears to untrustworthy to start in road games.
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| MetsBlog.com reports that manager Charlie Manuel was impressed with Oliver Perez's strong outing against the Padres on Wednesday. "It was a tremendous performance...Tonight wasn't really his best stuff, so not to have your best stuff, and then have the ability to pitch and have success, that's a very good sign. So we're very confident that once that stuff comes...he should be what we think he should be, and that's somewhat dominating." |
Our View: It should be noted that the performance came against the Padres in a park that seems to substantially favor pitchers. We agree that Perez can be dominating at times and he should have a strong season while pitching in his new ballpark. His owners will have to pick and choose when to use him on the road, though.
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| Oliver Perez had a bounce back start on Wednesday as he stymied the light-hitting Padres in a 7-2 win. He allowed just one run on three hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out four on the day. |
Our View: Only time will tell which Oliver Perez will show up this season. His first start was dreadful (eight runs in 4.1 innings) and today's was rock-solid. He's likely somewhere in between.
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| Oliver Perez surrendered eight earned runs on five hits over 4.1 innings of work in Thursday's 8-6 loss at Cincinnati, with five walks and seven strikeouts. He gave up a three-run homer to Joey Votto. |
Our View: Perez is now 9-5 over 19 career starts against the Reds, with 15 homers allowed. He did not fare well in spring training, and was unable to get the 2009 campaign off to a good start.
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| Oliver Perez lasted just 0.2 innings in Saturday's 9-3 loss to the Red Sox. He gave up six runs, one earned, on four walks and two hits, including a two out grand slam to Jed Lowrie. |
Our View: Perez has 14 walks against 10 strikeouts this spring, and the Mets are likely concerned. They don't have much depth amongst their starters so they will need Perez to exhibit better control and consistency once the regular season starts.
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| Oliver Perez allowed four hits, a walk, and a run in 6.2 innings of work in Monday's 2-1 win over the Orioles. He struck out three in the effort. |
Our View: Perez had issued nine walks in his first 8.2 innings this spring, so it was nice to see some semblance of control in today's win. This was his best outing since returning from the WBC.
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| Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen has said that lefty Oliver Perez was out of shape, but Perez has denied that, telling the New York Post, "I'm good. If you want to run with me, we can run." |
Our View: Warthen said that because Perez had gone to the World Baseball Classic and thrown just twice in 19 days, his whole body, including his arm, was out of shape. He will throw twice more before the season begins.
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| Mets left-hander Oliver Perez is not in shape, and New York pitching coach Dan Warthen says it is because of Perez's participation in the World Baseball Classic, according to the New York Post. "I was a little reticent when he left here [for the WBC], and my worries have come to fruition," said Warthen. |
Our View: The paper reports Perez pitched just two times in nearly three weeks for Team Mexico, and his arm, like the rest of his body, is not in shape. He's been poor this spring for the Mets, with a 6.23 ERA in 8.2 innings, and a horrid nine walks to go with seven strikeouts. He's still valuable to fantasy owners, but his progress should be noted before putting him to use once the regular season begins.
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| The Mets are concerned that due to his participation in the WBC, Oliver Perez does not have enough arm strength for this time of the spring, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Perez had a rough outing on Wednesday and wasted potential has always plagued his career. The Mets are hoping he will use the remaining time this spring to build his arm strength and build his velocity.
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| Oliver Perez was rocked for six earned runs on five hits over 3.2 innings in Wednesday's 10-6 loss to the Tigers, with six walks and four strikeouts. |
Our View: It is days like this that make Perez an erratic and frustrating fantasy prospect. He fired three scoreless innings in his previous outing against Baltimore.
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| Oliver Perez pitched three scoreless innings against the Orioles on Friday. He walked a pair of hitters and surrendered just one hit. |
Our View: Perez claimed fatigue upon his return to the club from the World Baseball Classic, but if today's start is any indication, he'll be fine to assume his role as a front-end starter in the Mets' rotation.
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| Oliver Perez returned from the World Baseball Classic a bit fatigued, according to the NY Post. Perez threw 85 pitches last Sunday in a loss to Korea. Perez said, "When I was throwing 75 pitches, I was feeling good. After that, I was feeling a little more tired because I was trying to use my strength and make pitches to get out of the inning the best I can." |
Our View: Perez should be fine in time for the regular season. Perez has control issues, but should remain a solid source for strikeouts.
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| Oliver Perez has agreed to terms with the Mets on a three-year deal worth $36 million, according to the NY Post. |
Our View: Perez did not receive an option for a fourth year, which was believed to be slowing down his deal with the club. The Mets' 2009 rotation looks to be Johan Santana, Perez, Mike Pelfrey, John Maine, with either Tim Redding or Freddy Garcia in the No. 5 spot. Now Randy Wolf is no longer an option for the Mets, meaning he is expected to ink with the Dodgers.
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| The Mets are moving closer regarding a deal for Oliver Perez, according to FOX Sports. |
Our View: The club wants to lock him up on a three-year deal with a vesting option for a fourth. If Perez signs, Randy Wolf is expected to land with the Dodgers.
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| According to Newsday, the Mets and free-agent pitcher Oliver Perez are making progress in moving toward a deal. A source said Tuesday the two sides are "a little bit closer," but Mets have maintained discussions with several other available hurlers, namely Randy Wolf and Jon Garland. |
Our View: After Perez rejected New York's recent three-year, $30 million offer, the Mets have indicated they are willing to add on a fourth year to the left-hander's deal.
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| The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel is questioning Jon Heyman's (Sports Illustrated) report that the Brewers are interested in Oliver Perez. |
Our View: Brewers' GM Doug Melvin reportedly does not believe Perez is worth his price tag (due namely to his high walk rate), and does not want to surrender a first-round pick to the Mets to sign the Class-A free agent.
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| The Rangers are reportedly interested in Oliver Perez, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated. |
Our View: The Rangers have discussed parameters of a deal for Ben Sheets, but remain concerned and hesitant about his medical reports. The Brewers are believed to have Perez on their radar as well, but Heyman believes the Mets will eventually agree on a deal to keep him in New York.
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| Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated reports that the New York Mets have officially offered free-agent pitcher Oliver Perez a new deal and expect a response in the next few days. Terms of the latest offer were not reported, but the Mets are said to have improved upon their previous offer of $30 million for three years. |
Our View: Perez become the Mets' first priority in the pitching free-agent market when Derek Lowe bypassed New York to sign with division rival Atlanta 10 days ago. Heyman says New York also remains interested in free agents Randy Wolf, Jon Garland, and Ben Sheets.
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| A source believes the Mets will eventually offer Oliver Perez a four-year deal to remain in New York, according to ESPN Radio 1050. |
Our View: The source also does not believe the deal for Perez will be completed anytime soon. The Mets would currently like to ink Perez to a three-year deal, but his agent (Scott Boras) is seeking five years for his client.
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| Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports indicates that the Cubs and Rangers are not interested in lefty hurler Oliver Perez. |
Our View: The Mets would like to retain Perez on a three-year deal, but agent Scott Boras is seeking five years for his client. The Mets are expected to land one of Perez, Randy Wolf or Ben Sheets. They are then expected to add a bargain hurler, such as Freddy Garcia.
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| The Diamondbacks like Oliver Perez but don't want to pay him what he desires, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. He was looking for a five-year deal in the $70 million range. |
Our View: Perez would be a favorable addition near the back of Arizona's rotation, but is not worth his price tag, as he holds a low groundball rate and issues too many walks.
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| Oliver Perez has not been a hot free agent target because clubs are concerned with the low groundball rate and high frequency of walks, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. His inability to reach 200 innings is an issue as well. |
Our View: It remains to be seen if the lefty will accept the Mets' solid three-year offer of close to $30 million. The club mentioned that they may focus on adding an outfielder on a one-year deal after getting their rotation settled.
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| Oliver Perez has been offered a three-year contract from the Mets which is believed to be near $30 million, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated. |
Our View: The Mets have been looking to get their rotation in order all offseason. They've already improved their bullpen, so bringing back Perez would give them a rotation of Johan Santana, Mike Pelfrey, John Maine, Oliver Perez and likely Tim Redding.
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| Mets' executives will meet with agent Scott Boras today to discuss Oliver Perez and Derek Lowe, according to the SF Chronicle. |
Our View: The Mets still have a three-year, $36 million deal on the table for Lowe, and the team also had talks with Boras on the parameters of a potential deal for Perez. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports previously mentioned that he believes the Mets favor lefty Perez, who pitched in their rotation for the last two campaigns.
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| Kevin Kernan of the New York Post pleads the Yankees to end their offseason spending spree on free-agent starting pitcher Oliver Perez, whom Kernan contends would be the perfect fit for the New York rotation. |
Our View: Perez, 27, was a valued member of the Mets' rotation a year ago, winning 10 games and pitching nearly 200 innings, but his appalling 167:105 hits-to-walks ratio is a red flag.
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| Free-agent hurler Oliver Perez is still somebody the Mets are interested in signing, but only as a fallback in case they cannot get Derek Lowe inked, according to the New York Post. |
Our View: Perez is younger than Lowe, not to mention left-handed and less inexpensive, so the Mets are among a number of teams that are interested in him.
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| Oliver Perez likely wont be a member of the Mets in the coming years as he and the team are still far apart in their negotiations, according to Sports Illustrated. The Mariners, Dodgers and Reds are likely to pursue the lefty. |
Our View: Perez is one of the biggest names left on the market with Ben Sheets and Derek Lowe, so perhaps that fact, combined with the presence of agent Scott Boras, has the lefty shooting for the moon. He has loads of talent, but with a 4.87 BB/9 walk rate in 2008 it's painfully obvious that sometimes he has no idea where he is throwing the ball.
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| Oliver Perez is seeking a five-year deal at around $70 million, according to MetsBlog.com. |
Our View: The Mets would like to retain him for their rotation, but disagree on the money side of contract negotiations.
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| The Cardinals are expected to move away from the top free-agent hurlers and focus on short-term targets, such as Oliver Perez, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
Our View: The club may also be interested in Andy Pettitte, Randy Wolf or Brad Penny. As for Perez, the lefty can be wild but there is no denying he has good stuff, evidenced by his 180 strikeouts in 2008.
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| Sports Illustrated reports that Oliver Perez has officially declined the Mets' offer of arbitration. |
Our View: The 27-year-old lefty is the best young starting pitcher on the market and he will likely fetch a big contract this offseason.
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| The Yankees are interested in Oliver Perez, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. |
Our View: The Yankees could view Perez as a replacement for Andy Pettitte. Perez has struggled with control issues, but there is no denying he has good "stuff." He registered 180 strikeouts over 194 innings with the Mets in 2008, and he wouldn't have far to travel if he landed with the Yankees.
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| The St. Louis Cardinals may be interested in left-handed pitcher Oliver Perez, according to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com. |
Our View: The Cardinals could certainly use another hurler, and a left-handed one at that. He posted solid numbers last season, but pitching coach Dave Duncan has been known to work wonders with inconsistent hurlers, so fantasy owners would have to be intrigued at the possibility.
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| The Mets are expected to offer free agent Oliver Perez salary arbitration, according to the NY Daily News. |
Our View: If Perez accepts, the Mets retain the lefthander in the rotation for another campaign, but for more than the $6.5 million he made in 2008. If he doesn't, the Mets could get a first and second-round draft selection plus a sandwich pick as compensation for losing a Type-A free agent. Perez is looking for a big payday, and will likely decline their offer.
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| The Mets do not expect to retain Oliver Perez as they believe agent Scott Boras will set his price tag too high, according to the NY Daily News. |
Our View: Perez was previously believed to be an option for the Braves. The Mets would consider trading for Javier Vazquez and remain interested in free agent Jon Garland, both of which are coming off a disappointing season.
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| Buster Olney of ESPN.com believes Oliver Perez could be an option for the Braves now that they ended their bid to acquire Jake Peavy. |
Our View: Perez can be erratic and has control issues, but there is no denying he has good stuff. He could prove to be a solid acquisition for Atlanta, and would benefit from a fresh start with a new club.
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| Oliver Perez has filed for free agency, according to the AP. |
Our View: The early word from New York is that Perez will look for a five-year deal worth more than $10 million per season. The Mets are expected to make him a reasonable offer, but won't likely be good enough for him to remain with the club.
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| Oliver Perez battled control issues again on Wednesday night much the way he has over the past month. In 4.1 innings he walked five Cubs while allowing six hits and five runs. |
Our View: He threw 105 pitches in the abbreviated appearance and struck out six batters. He has walked 23 hitters over his past six starts.
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| Oliver Perez didn't record a victory on Sunday but he was still solid allowing two runs over seven innings against the Braves. Perez walked three and struck out eight on the day. |
Our View: This was a nice bounce back for Perez who was bombed last time out against the Nats. Still, his up and down nature continues to mark him as one of the more maddening arms to own in the fantasy game.
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| It was not a good night for Oliver Perez against the Nationals only going 3.1 innings giving up seven runs. Even though Perez did not have a good night he was not saddled with the loss. |
Our View: Perez's ERA has climbed above four after this start but should still be considered for starts late in the season for your fantasy team.
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| Oliver Perez has pitched very well of late allowing two or fewer earned runs in 11 of his last 17 starts as he heads toward a big payday this off-season as one of the biggest arms on the free agent market, according to the New York Post. |
Our View: Guess who his agent is? Yep, Scott Boras. Given his performance of late, and his unquestionably top shelf shelf stuff, the 27 year old Perez will likely be looking for at least $60 million on a five year deal according to the report. Will the Mets pony up the dinero to keep him in the fold?
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| Oliver Perez collected his tenth win of the season as the Mets defeated the Brewers 9-2 Wednesday. Perez scattered two runs off five hits and five walks in 6.2 innings of work. |
Our View: Perez continues to be a solid option for the Mets. He now has posted a quality start in 11 of his last 13 starts.
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| Mets LHP Oliver Perez watched a good outing go to waste today as his Mets fell 6-4 to the Astros. Perez pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing four runs (all earned) on four hits with one walk and eight strikeouts. |
Our View: Perez walked with no decision as the relief pitching gave way. Over his last four starts Perez is 2-0 with 26 1/3 innings pitched for 10 combined earned runs, 12 walks, 27 strikeouts, and no homers surrendered.
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| Oliver Perez struck out eight batters in 6.2 innings while allowing just three runs to pick up his ninth win of the season in the Mets 9-3 win over the Nationals. |
Our View: Perez June 24, Perez has given up more than three earned runs just one time. He has been throwing extremely well and has a place in all fantasy formats.
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| Oliver Perez allowed just two hits in seven shutout innings against the Marlins on Friday night. Perez improved to 8-7 in lowering his ERA to 3.90. |
Our View: In case you hadn't realized it, Perez has been dealing of late allowing two or fewer earned runs in seven of his last eight games as his ERA has fallen from 5.29 to its current level.
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| The Mets report Oliver Perez has been penciled into the start on Friday against Florida, working on four-days rest, due to the injury suffered by John Maine, according to the New York Post. |
Our View: This leaves the Mets without a solidified arm for Saturday, leading to speculation that LHP Jon Niese could be the man for the job. We'll keep you posted.
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| Oliver Perez didn't walk a single batter on Sunday in six innings against the Astros, but he still lost for the seventh time this season as he permitted four runners to cross the plate. |
Our View: Perez had allowed only four earned runs in his last three starts, so a bit of a step back today wasn't unexpected. The good news is that he didn't walk anybody, so you can overlook the runs he allowed on this afternoon.
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| Oliver Perez went six innings, allowing one run on five hits while striking out five and earning his seventh win against the Marlins. |
Our View: Perez has a sparkling 1.35 ERA in July and has not surrendered more than two earned runs in a game in over a month.
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| Oliver Perez struck out 12 Phillies in 7.2 innings on Thursday. He allowed on earned run on six hits and a walk. He did not factor in the decision. |
Our View: In his last five starts, Perez has a 1.34 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 33.2 IP. However, he is just 1-1 in that stretch.
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| Oliver Perez worked his third straight impressive start on Friday against the Rockies. Although he didn't factor in the decision, he allowed just two hits and one run over six innings while striking out seven. However, Oliver gave up an alarming six walks. |
Our View: Walks have been an issue with Perez all season. The good news is that it appears he has found some new consistency under his new pitching coach. His runs are down and his strikeouts are up.
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| Oliver Perez, who posted his second consecutive quality start, put a strangle-hold on the Phillies allowing just six base-runners in seven shutout innings Sunday. Perez struck out six and has now allowed just one earned run and nine base runners in the last two starts (14 innings). |
Our View: Do we credit a maturing Perez, or the new staff of the Mets, particularly Dan Warthen, the pitching coach? Warthen has been a pitching coach for the Tigers, Padres and Mariners, and most recently filled the same role for Triple-A New Orleans.
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| Skipper Jerry Manuel praised Oliver Perez after hurling seven shutout innings against the Phillies on Sunday, according to MetsBlog.com. Manuel said, "Perez was awesome. He pitched extremely well. His last inning might have been one of his better innings of the night. So, that tells you he may have the endurance to even go further."
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Our View: Over his last two starts, since making an adjustment to his delivery, Perez has pitched 14 innings, while allowing just one run and two walks while fanning 14.
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| Oliver Perez threw seven shut-out innings against the Phillies on Sunday. He struck out six and allowed just six hits against the opposition's vaunted lineup. He did not figure in the decision. |
Our View: It appears Perez's new motion is doing wonders for him. In his last two appearances, against the Yankees and the Phillies, he has given just one run, seven hits, two walks and 14 strikeouts in 13 innings.
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| Oliver Perez changed his delivery prior to Sunday's gem against the Yankees as he only allowed one earned run over seven innings, with no walks and eight strikeouts, according to the NY Post. Perez worked with pitching coach Dan Warthen during a side session on Friday, and Manager Jerry Manuel commented following Sunday's performance, "This adjustment that he did seemed to carry him throughout the game. Dan moved his feet around a little bit and got him a little rhythm, and he stayed with it."
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Our View: During his new windup, Perez is feeling more power while rocking back, and Sunday was the first time that he did not issue a walk in a start. This is good news for fantasy owners as he needs to trim down his 1.47 WHIP. He is 6-5 for the season and could be headed for a solid second half.
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| Oliver Perez won't start again until next Sunday against the Phillies, MLB.com reports. The Mets have altered their rotation and pushed the southpaw back by two days. Perez could pitch in relief on Wednesday or Thursday of this week. |
Our View: This news will affect fantasy teams with daily transactions, but it shouldn't alter anyone's outlook too greatly.
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| Oliver Perez hurled a gem in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Yankees, as he only allowed one earned run on three hits over seven innings, with no walks and eight strikeouts. The only run came on a Wilson Betemit homer. |
Our View: Perez improved his record to 6-5, and bounced back following two poor outings as he allowed nine total earned runs, and only five strikeouts.
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| Oliver Perez was knocked around at home against the Mariners on Tuesday. He gave up six runs, two home runs, in five innings. The New York Post spoke after the game with manager Jerry Manuel. "I'm definitely concerned about his struggles right now," Manuel said. "And we're going to have to address it at some time." Asked specifically about dropping Perez from the rotation, Manuel avoided any definitive answer. "I don't want to really get that far into it." |
Our View: This should certainly get Perez's attention. He has been inconsistent all year, but perhaps the new manager will get him to stay focused.
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| Oliver Perez pitched seven strong innings and the New York Mets beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 on Friday night at Shea. Perez also helped his cause by driving in two runs. Perez allowed one run on three hits, walked three and struck out eight. |
Our View: The southpaw has his best stuff in game one of a three-game series against the hard-hitting Rangers. Josh Hamilton lined an 0-1 pitch over the left-field wall with two out in the first, and then Perez didn't allow another hit until Texas starting pitcher Scott Feldman recorded his first career hit in the sixth.
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| Oliver Perez will be on the hill when the Mets host the Rangers tonight in inter-league play, according to MLB.com. Perez is 4-4 with 5.37 ERA and poor 1.59 WHIP over 13 starts this season. |
Our View: Perez is hurting fantasy teams with his high ERA and WHIP, and cannot be counted on as a solid source for strikeouts, as he racked up four or less in eight of his 13 starts. Keep him on the bench against a potent Rangers' lineup.
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| Oliver Perez rebounded from three poor efforts in a row to allow one run over 5.1 innings in a no-decision on Saturday. |
Our View: Perez walked only two batters while striking out five in the effort, a great turnaround after allowing 11 runs in his last 6.1 innings. He is still up and down from start to start making him extremely difficult to own.
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| Oliver Perez couldn't make it out of the first inning on Monday night. He allowed a homer, double, single, walk, double, homer, and walk before being pulled after getting just one out. The sum total was five runs. |
Our View: The Mets-Giants game isn't over yet, but it doesn't matter when it comes to Perez's night. Oli remains an enigmatic, inconsistent hurler who should be on fantasy benches right now.
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| Oliver Perez gave the Mets a great outing on Sunday as he allowed just three hits, two walks and two runs over 7.2 innings in his fourth victory of the season. |
Our View: Perez once against struggled at times with the strike one, but overall this was the type of performance that the Mets, and his fantasy owners, will take every time out.
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| Oliver Perez struck out eight Reds en route to his third victory of the season on Sunday. The southpaw allowed three hits and three runs and walked four over six innings. Perez also tossed a wild pitch and hit a batter. He had lost each of his previous three starts. |
Our View: It wasn't the prettiest effort, but Oli got the job done. He had been all over the place in his previous three outings, and it's good to see him hone in, at least a little bit.
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| Oliver Perez is set to take the hill tonight when the Mets battle the Dodgers in Los Angeles, according to MLB.com. In two starts against the Dodgers last season, Perez finished 2-0 with a 0.63 ERA.
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Our View: Perez has racked up 26 strikeouts over 29 innings, but is having control issues as he also issued 21 walks. He continues to hurt fantasy owners with his 1.69 WHIP and needs to have another solid outing against the Dodgers, like he did in 2007.
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| Closer Billy Wagner commented on Oliver Perez after Perez allowed seven runs while walking five batters through 1.2 innings on Wednesday, according to MetsBlog. Wagner said, "Perez, honestly, has got to step up and know we just used every guy in our bullpen the night before. He can’t come out there and decide that he hasn’t got it today." Perez added, "Sometimes you don’t have your stuff and you have to find what you can do to get out of the innings. I had trouble throwing strikes. Everybody can have a bad day. I’ve been good in the last few games and this is a time to find what you’re doing wrong, to get better, and try to go in the right direction…I think sometimes I’m trying to throw too hard…Tomorrow we’re off, and I can find what I’m doing wrong."
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Our View: Perez generally racks up a solid strikeout count, as he has 26 over 29 innings, but he is now 2-2 and he is hurting fantasy owners with his 1.69 WHIP and 4.03 ERA.
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| Oliver Perez had one of those days on Wednesday as he allowed seven runs in just 1.2 innings to pick up his second loss of the year. |
Our View: The good news here is that only two of the runs were earned, but Perez had no idea where he was throwing the ball today with five walks. He now has 21 in 29 IP, and unless he considerably improves that ratio, he will continue to blow up on occasion making him a spotty starter in mixed leagues.
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| Oliver Perez showed his Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde side on Thursday. After cruising through four innings against a Nats offense that carries the league's worst team batting average, Perez couldn't find his command the rest of the game, giving up five runs on six hits, walking four and striking out three in 5.2 innings. |
Our View: For now, this is what one will get from Perez. His 3.62 ERA, two wins and 24 strikeouts are solid. His 1.54 WHIP and 5.3 BB/9 rate tell us his numbers could actually be much worse.
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| Oliver Perez didn't have his best stuff on Thursday and it showed as he allowed six hits, four walks and five runs in 5.2 innings to pick up his first loss. |
Our View: Perez owns a respectable 3.62 ERA after five starts, but that WHIP is in the danger zone at 1.54. Another concern are all the walks, 16 of them, way too many even with his 26 K in 27.1 IP.
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| Oliver Perez pitched 5.2 up and down innings on Saturday, but he held the Phillies scoreless to pick up his second win of the season. Perez struck out seven, but walked five on the day. |
Our View: Perez can dominate and strike out 10 at any time, but he can also walk half the batters he faces. Today was a little of both, but the fact that he pitched through it against a touch Phillies squad is a great sign that Perez is ready to make some serious noise this year.
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| Oliver Perez wasted little time in washing away his 0.00 ERA on Sunday. The southpaw served a two-run homer in the first inning and allowed eight hits and six runs over 4.1 frames against the Brewers. Perez ended up with a no-decision and now stands at 1-0 with a 3.38 ERA. |
Our View: It obviously wasn't Oli's day, but he earned himself a lot of leeway with two scoreless outings to open the year. We're not concerned.
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| Oliver Perez was solid in a no decision against the Phillies on Tuesday, as he didn't allow a run over 5.2 innings of work, with a mere three hits allowed, and three walks and two strikeouts. The walks were his only flaw for today as the Mets ultimately fell 5-2. Perez is in a nice rhythm over his first two starts. |
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| Oliver Perez gained praise from Manager Willie Randolph following his strong winning effort on Wednesday night, according to MetsBlogs.com. Randolph commented, “Man, I could bottle that and put it away…He was awesome tonight…All his pitches were pretty crisp, even his change up…He stayed in his rhythm the majority of the game, that’s the real key for him…He needs to mature. That’s a big part of his development. He needs to be able, when things go wrong, to lock back in and stay focused on the task at hand. Obviously, he’s very capable of doing that, which he showed tonight. He just needs to be able to do it more consistently.” This is encouraging news for the young hurler.
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| Oliver Perez limited the Marlins to just five hits and one walk in six innings on Wednesday to pick up his first victory of the season for the Mets. Perez was dominating on the night with eight punchouts as he channeled his inner Johan Santana. Perez will have to step up to fill the void with the loss of Pedro Martinez, but he will do just fine if he continues to pitch like this. |
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| Oliver Perez allowed three earned runs and seven hits over 6.1 innings for the Mets on Thursday. The left-hander walked one and struck out four. |
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| Oliver Perez gave up five runs on seven hits (four home runs) over five innings against Cleveland on Saturday, with six strikeouts and two walks. His ERA climbed to 5.79 but he remains penciled in as the Mets' fourth starter in the rotation. |
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| Oliver Perez will make his next-to-last spring start Saturday in Winter Haven, Fla., against the Indians, this according to the New York Post. Perez is penciled in as the club's fourth starter behind Johan Santana, Pedro Martinez and John Maine. |
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| After forcing things in his first two outings this spring, Mets hard-throwing left-hander Oliver Perez was outstanding against the Nationals on Monday. Perez was in rhythm in his five innings of work. He allowed one earned run, struck out five and didn't walk a batter. The flyball pitcher matured to a degree last year, posting a 15-10 record with a 3.56 ERA. Old Shea Stadium is a solid venue for Perez, and as long as he keeps his walks down, he's a strong mixed league option that's likely to repeat his 2007 statline. |
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| Oliver Perez was solid as he earned his first spring win against the Nationals on Monday by allowing one run (unearned) on a mere two hits over five innings of work, with five strikeouts and no walks. He is pitching well this spring for a middle-of-the-rotation starter. |
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| Oliver Perez made his third exhibition game start and pitched four efficient innings. The left-hander allowed a run in the first inning and one single in his final three frames. He struck out one and walked none. Oliver remains a backend rotisserie option in mixed formats. |
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| Oliver Perez won his salary arbitration case against the Mets on Friday, according to the AP. He'll earn $6.5 million this year rather than the team’s offer of $4,725,000. |
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| Oliver Perez is expected to come off the DL in time to start Sunday's game with the Reds. Perez, battling a stiff lower back, passed a four-inning rehab test on Tuesday. |
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| Oliver Perez looked sharp over four innings in a rehab start on Tuesday, and he will start against the Reds on Sunday, Newsday reports. Perez is on the DL due to a stiff lower back. |
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| The Mets placed Oliver Perez on the 15-day disabled list on Monday with a sore back, according to the AP. The move was retroactive to June 27. "He has some soreness in his lower back, but nothing wrong with his arm," manager Willie Randolph said. |
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| Oliver Perez said he doubts he'll be ready to start on Tuesday. "It's still sore. I don't feel comfortable," Perez told the New York Daily News after tossing a ball Sunday. Perez was scratched from Sunday's start due to a stiff lower back and likely will be replaced on the mound Tuesday by Jason Vargas. |
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| Oliver Perez, who missed his start on Sunday due to a sore back, is in line to make his next start on Tuesday against the Rockies, according to the AP. Mike Pelfrey started in place of Perez on Sunday. |
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| Oliver Perez will miss his start Sunday because of a sore back. It's possible he'll be able to go Tuesday against Colorado. Mike Pelfrey will start Sunday in Perez's place. |
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| Oliver Perez worked four scoreless frames in a Double-A tune-up Sunday, the New York Daily News reports. Perez allowed three baserunners and struck out six. His regular-season debut for the Mets will come against Atlanta Friday. |
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| Mets assistant GM John Ricco said yesterday that Oliver Perez has a minor league option remaining, according to the New York Daily News. That means the Mets can send him to the minors without passing him through waivers first. |
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| The Mets have forced a Game 7 against the Cardinals, and they'll hand the ball to Oliver Perez to start on three days rest, according to the AP. "Oliver Perez is pitching, and because I like him," Mets manager Willie Randolph said Wednesday night after New York's 4-2 victory. "He's done a nice job for us since he's been here." Perez was the winner of Game 4, although he did allow five runs in 5 2/3 innings. |
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| Oliver Perez would start Game 4 of the NLDS for the Mets, if necessary, according to the New York Post. "[Perez is] throwing the ball pretty well," manager Willie Randolph said. "He's been up and down at times like a lot of the guys have; that's pitching. But Oliver Perez is the kind of kid who has electric stuff. At any given time, he can spin up a gem. That's what you're looking for in a situation like this. |
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| Oliver Perez will start Sunday's game for the Mets, according to the New York Daily News. Perez will be replacing Steve Trachsel, who left the team Saturday to tend to a personal matter. |
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| Mets manager Willie Randolph said he plans to stick with a six-man rotation, according to the New York Daily News. That means that Oliver Perez will continue to start for the Mets. |
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| The Mets will probably call up Oliver Perez to make a start on Saturday, according to the AP. Perez has been great the last two starts for Triple-A Norfolk, giving up only one run in 13 innings while striking out 18. |
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| The Mets could call up Oliver Perez if they need someone to start for Pedro Martinez on Saturday, according to the New York Post. Perez struggled in his first start with Triple-A Norfolk put pitched well the last time out, giving up one run while striking out seven in six innings. |
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| The newly acquired Oliver Perez will report to Triple-A Norfolk, according to the New York Times. It's not out of the question that Perez, who held a 6.63 ERA in 15 starts for the Pirates this year, will join the Mets rotation at some point this year. |
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| The Mets acquired Oliver Perez and Roberto Hernandez from the Pirates in exchange for Xavier Nady, according to ESPN. Perez has struggled since being demoted to Triple-A, but he could join the Mets rotation at some point. |
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| The Pirates demoted Oliver Perez to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, according to the AP. "We hope that by making a series of starts down there, he can regain his consistency," manager Jim Tracy said. "We hope he can relax and have the opportunity to think through a lot of the things that we've been working on with him." Perez is 2-10 with a 6.63 ERA in 15 games for the Pirates. |
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| The Pirates demoted Oliver Perez to the bullpen on Tuesday, according to the AP. He has allowed 24 earned runs in 23 1/3 innings over five starts this month, all losses. "The thing we've been dealing with is that Oliver is at either end of the spectrum," manager Jim Tracy said. "Either he's really, really good or way off. In trying get him back to the point where he reaches consistency, we'll be using him out of the bullpen for a period of time." |
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