Red Sox Reportedly Sign Left-Handed Pitcher Martin Perez
By Scott Rogust
The Boston Red Sox didn't enter the MLB Winter Meetings with a "Spend Big Money" approach. After signing second baseman Jose Peraza earlier on Thursday, the Red Sox made another transaction.
According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, Boston signed former Minnesota Twins left-handed pitcher Martin Perez to a one-year contract, worth $6 million. The deal also includes a 2021 club option for $6.25 million.
Free-agent left-hander Martin Perez in agreement with #RedSox on one-year contract with club option for 2021, source tells The Athletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 13, 2019
New general manager Chaim Bloom is trying to shed big contracts off the payroll, with his primary goal being to move David Price this offseason. Perez certainly fills the role of Price's replacement, considering he's a lefty as well.
Perez initially spent his first eight seasons in the majors with the Texas Rangers, before signing a one-year contract with the Twins last winter.
Source confirms Red Sox agree to a one-year, $6M deal with Martin Perez pending physical. Deal includes 2021 option for $6.25M. @Ken_Rosenthal 1st.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 13, 2019
His stint with in Minnesota wasn't met with desired results. In 32 games, Perez accumulated a 5.12 ERA and 1.52 WHIP, but did earn a 10-7 record, thanks to the power of the Twins' batting order.