Perez signed a minor league contract with the Rockies and is expected to be invited to major league spring training, MLB.com reports. Perez, who turns 26 next week, hit .292 in 62 games with the Cardinals' Triple-A Memphis affiliate last season, but drew just four walks in 248 plate appearances and has posted a double-digit home run total just once in seven minor league seasons. While he'll get to attend spring training with the big club, it will likely take an injury or trade for him to get an opportunity in the backup role.