Perez was released by the Tigers on Thursday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perez at one point ranked as a consensus top-100 prospect, but he's battled injuries and ineffectiveness over the last handful of seasons. The 25-year-old right-hander had posted a 6.89 ERA with 12 walks and seven strikeouts in 15.2 innings of relief this summer between the rookie-level Florida Complex League and Low-A Lakeland.

Perez (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with the Tigers' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate June 10 and has given up 11 earned runs on seven hits and nine walks across 6.2 innings through his first three outings.

EDGE Analysis

Given his poor results thus far, Perez will likely need to right the ship over the course of several more FCL appearances before eventually settling at one of the Tigers' higher-level affiliates. Perez has been sidelined all season while recovering from the right shoulder surgery he required last May.

Perez (shoulder) was spotted rehabbing at the Tigers' facility in Lakeland, Fla. on Wednesday but he isn't expected to participate at any point during spring training, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Formerly one of the top pitching prospects in the organization, Perez's career has been derailed by a series of shoulder injuries in recent seasons. Detroit removed Perez from the 40-man roster last May and released him after another setback with his right shoulder prompted him to undergo surgery, but he was re-signed on a minor-league pact shortly thereafter. The 24-year-old hasn't experienced any apparent setbacks since undergoing surgery, but he likely won't be ready to make his 2022 debut in the minors until the mid-to-late summer.

Perez (shoulder) re-signed with the Tigers on a minor-league deal Wednesday and was placed on the 60-day injured list at High-A West Michigan, Emily Waldon of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Detroit removed Perez from its 40-man roster and released him a week ago after he underwent season-ending surgery on his right shoulder. As expected, the 23-year-old went unclaimed off waivers, so he's elected to re-sign with the organization as he begins the long recovery process from surgery. At this stage, the Tigers likely have few expectations about Perez being part of their long-term plans, even though he was once one of their more promising pitching prospects.

The Tigers placed Perez (shoulder) on unconditional release waivers Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Perez will lose his spot on the 40-man roster and in the organization entirely after he underwent season-ending right shoulder surgery Wednesday. One of the key prospects the Tigers acquired in the August 2017 trade that sent Justin Verlander to Houston, the 23-year-old never reached the big leagues for Detroit while contending with a slew of arm injuries in recent years. Unless he's willing to re-sign with the Tigers on another minor-league deal once he clears waivers, Perez will look to find an opportunity in another organization in 2022.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Perez is scheduled to undergo right shoulder surgery Wednesday in Los Angeles, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

A timeline for Perez's return likely won't be established until after the surgery is performed, but he'll almost certainly miss most, if not all, of the 2021 season. Once considered one of the more promising pitching prospects in the organization, Perez's outlook has been dimmed considerably by a slew of arm injuries in recent years. Since the beginning of the 2018 season, Perez has thrown just 27 innings in affiliated ball.

Perez (shoulder) met with a specialist Thursday and the Tigers will announce a plan going forward in 24-to-48 hours, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The righty was placed on the minor-league injured list Tuesday. The Tigers have provided little hint at Perez's status, but the coming statement figures to detail the length of his absence. Durability has been a huge issue for the Venezuelan righty, as he has pitched in just nine minor-league games since the start of the 2018 season.

Perez landed on the minor-league injured list with a right shoulder capsule defect Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perez's return timeline is not yet clear, but the injury could be serious. He'll meet with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Thursday, after which his timetable may be clarified.

The Tigers optioned Perez to their minor-league camp Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Perez was one of six players optioned Tuesday as the Tigers trimmed their big-league roster to 42 men. The 23-year-old right-hander is expected to begin the 2021 season at Triple-A Toledo, where he'll likely slot into the rotation.

Perez reported to spring training Saturday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perez was a late arrival to camp due to minor visa issues, but he had a brief absence and will now begin preparing for the 2021 season. The right-hander will likely head to the minors to begin the regular season but could be a bullpen option at some point in 2021.