Braves Sign Martín Pérez to Minor League Deal

The Atlanta Braves bolstered their pitching depth on Friday by signing veteran left-hander Martín Pérez to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training camp.

Pérez, who turns 35 in April, brings 14 years of major league experience to the organization. The agreement comes as the Braves seek reliable options for their starting rotation amid injury concerns for several key pitchers. Atlanta enters the offseason with a core of Chris Sale, Spencer Strider, Reynaldo López, Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep projected to fill the top spots, but Schwellenbach and López both dealt with significant injuries during the 2025 season. Pérez offers a low-risk addition, providing insurance without a major league guarantee.

In 2025, Pérez appeared in 11 games, including 10 starts, for the Chicago White Sox, posting a 3.54 earned run average over 56 innings with 44 strikeouts. His season was limited by multiple injuries: he began the year on the injured list in mid-April due to inflammation in his throwing elbow, followed by a flexor strain that raised doubts about his return. He rejoined the team in August but landed back on the injured list in September with...