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Reds Acquire Hector Perez From Blue Jays

By Connor Byrne | January 22, 2021 at 3:19pm CDT

The Reds have acquired right-hander Hector Perez from the Blue Jays for a player to be named later or cash, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet was among those to report. This move clears a 40-man roster spot for the Blue Jays, who should formally announce outfielder George Springer’s signing soon.

Perez, an international signing from the Dominican Republic, began his professional career as an Astro in 2015, but they traded him to Toronto three years later in a deal centering on veteran relievers Roberto Osuna and Ken Giles. Perez wound up spending most of his Blue Jays tenure in Double-A ball, where he has logged a 4.34 ERA with 167 strikeouts against 91 walks in 163 2/3 innings. He made a brief major league debut last year with a 1 2/3-inning appearance.

FanGraphs’ Eric Longenhagen ranked the 24-year-old Perez 37th in the Jays’ system earlier this week, writing that he “continues to project in relief because of control issues.” Perez can hit 98 mph as a reliever, but despite his velocity and better-than-average spin rate, Longenhagen notes that he had difficulty generating swings and misses on the pitch in 2019.

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  1. cheeryvladdy

    2 years ago

    Wasn’t what I was hoping for when I heard the Jays and Reds made a trade…but we got Springer I can’t complain.

    Reply
    • jaysfansince1977

      2 years ago

      But it does mean they have been talking, this could be a prelude to a much bigger trade! Or at least one can hope so anyways!

      Reply
      • Dbird777

        2 years ago

        Careful what you wish for. ; ) Our asking price is high

        Reply
  2. bluejays92

    2 years ago

    Got a notification on my phone about a trade between these two teams and really really got my hopes up lol

    Reply
  3. iggystrummer

    2 years ago

    This is it! NL Central is ours. Castillo probably PTBNL. This post bought to you by the Sarcastic Font Co.

    Reply
    • born2burn71

      2 years ago

      As a Blue Jays fan, I can assure you it is. He pitched a total of 1.2 innings last year. Should be rested.

      Reply
  4. TheJuiceBoxIsRockin

    2 years ago

    NGL, i was expecting a sonny gray trade

    Reply
  5. WereAllJustGuestsHere

    2 years ago

    Fisher is still safe on the 40-man.

    Reply
    • Mrtwotone

      2 years ago

      I liked Derek Fisher when he was coach for the Tennessee Titans.

      Reply
      • cryptonerd

        2 years ago

        Or Jeff

        Reply
        • filthyrich

          2 years ago

          Hahah, he should go back to the mustache look.
          Or maybe stick to basketball.

    • cheeryvladdy

      2 years ago

      How?! Lmao they have to be trolling us at this point. He’s one of the worst outfielders I’ve ever seen.

      Reply
      • WereAllJustGuestsHere

        2 years ago

        The Jays have faith in him. He will remain on the roster if they can help it. He is useless.

        Reply
        • DarkSide830

          2 years ago

          i mean if they like him he can probably clear waivers…

        • WereAllJustGuestsHere

          2 years ago

          Can’t do that. Must protect great assets.

        • Mrtwotone

          2 years ago

          @cryptonerd

          Damn, why did I think it was Derek? Man I feel old. Derek Fisher was a basketball coach right? For some reason I keep getting him and Jeff fisher’s name reversed. I’m embarrassed.

        • bluejaysfan

          2 years ago

          Played for the Lakers I think

        • filthyrich

          2 years ago

          Embarrassing self to give others a chuckle is a very swell thing to do!
          At least Fisher has Carrie Underwood to support him if the baseball thing doesn’t work out for him

      • Rking

        2 years ago

        Yeah he was clutch with the Lakers

        Reply
  6. sdfriarfan

    2 years ago

    Opening a roster spot for Bauer

    Reply
  7. jaydizzy

    2 years ago

    And thereby ending the Osuna saga for the Blue Jays. Giles, besides the injuries, was elite. The other two prospects weren’t what we were hoping for.

    Reply
    • WereAllJustGuestsHere

      2 years ago

      It was one of Atkins’ better trades. Especially considering the baggage Osuna had hanging around his neck.

      Reply
      • jaydizzy

        2 years ago

        I agree. As a greedy Jays fan it would’ve been nice to see Giles traded in 2019 when his value was highest but elbow troubles got in the way. He’s definitely a guy I would’ve loved to see on the 2021 roster.

        Reply
        • WereAllJustGuestsHere

          2 years ago

          Yep. I wanted them to deal him in June before the elbow issues came up. I’d still re-sign him now that the price has dropped. Similar manner to other TJ surgery candidates signing as free agents. Good version of Giles (2019 was great version) is still worth having around in 2022.

        • jaydizzy

          2 years ago

          Just look at Trevor Rosenthal’s comeback campaign last season. Ken Giles is far from over, Jays should pick him up.

        • filthyrich

          2 years ago

          Mock, yeahh, ing yeahh…
          Heck yeah, pick him up!

        • smuzqwpdmx

          2 years ago

          It’d be an odd situation to have Yates closing games with his successor/predecessor already signed for 2022.

        • WereAllJustGuestsHere

          2 years ago

          It won’t be odd. Yates has to first show he’s over the bone chips and then pitch for a contract. He shouldn’t care and neither should anyone else.

        • jbigz12

          2 years ago

          Rosenthal was also historically bad in 2019 in his first season after returning. Let’s not forget that.

        • jbigz12

          2 years ago

          Yeah that wouldn’t be odd at all. Or necessarily even true. There’s no guarantee Giles will come back as the closer. But even if it was. Kirby is playing for a much fatter deal. That’s why he took a 1 year deal in the first place. I’m sure he could’ve gotten a 2 year at a similar AAV if he wanted to.

      • jimmertee

        2 years ago

        I’m not sure the Jays are smart enough to resign Giles.

        Reply
  8. jaysfan1978

    2 years ago

    Is this the “anchor” for a bigger trade?

    Reply
  9. frozen_rope

    2 years ago

    Spincinnati

    Reply
  10. Gothamcityriddler

    2 years ago

    It’s too early to bring another Pérez to town, Reds fans still aren’t over Tony leaving. Ahaha!
    (?)

    Reply
  11. JANUS

    2 years ago

    Jays must’ve not been interested …

    I’ll see myself out

    Reply
  12. Greenmamba559

    2 years ago

    I wonder if Jays fans would be willing to do the trade if the Reds asked for Bichette plus? They asked the Yanks for Gleyber plus, and they do need an MLB ready SS. So I wonder if they would be willing to part with Bo plus more top or very high prospects to land Castillo.

    Reply
    • bluejays92

      2 years ago

      If the Reds asked for Bichette (forget even adding any top prospects in addition lmao) to get Castillo I’d hang up after laughing for a bit.

      Reply
      • Greenmamba559

        2 years ago

        Well they did ask for gleyber plus. Obviously homerism will say their SS is better. But similar age/offensive production and contracts. But I’m sure the Reds would hang up first if the blue jays didn’t want to add more to bichette. But take into account the Reds needs right now, they and the cardinals are the faves for the central. No reason to even trade Castillo but if they do it’ll be for more than just Bichette.

        Reply
        • Diggydugler

          2 years ago

          okay so they arent trading Castillo.

        • MarkoRock68

          2 years ago

          Bichette has more value then Torres. 5 yrs control vs 4. Has averaged 1 War per 100 abs vs 169 abs.

          BTV has a Bichette – Castillo trade almost straight up.
          Bichette + Thornton for Castillo

          As a Jays fan I would not want to give up Bo .

        • Greenmamba559

          2 years ago

          @ MarkoRock68
          Thanks for the reply. This is just a hypethitical I was just thinking of since they supposedly asked for gleyber plus extra. Both gleyber and Bo are going to be superstars if they aren’t already. I’m not really taking their stats into account. Gleyber has basically 2 full seasons over Bo already. They can both rake, are young under team control and both fit needs for the reds
          However I’m not sure how much I take into account for BTV. I highly doubt gms and front offices use that as their baseline.
          Honestly as a yankee fan I’m really curious to see what else Toronto is gonna do. The objects in the mirror appear closer and Toronto has the room to get a lot closer.

        • jbigz12

          2 years ago

          The Jays aren’t trading Bo Bichette for Castillo. Austin Martin is the obvious choice there if the Reds want a SS. Major league ready shouldn’t really matter for the Reds right now if they’re trading Luis Castillo—they’re punting on making a run. That team was a fringe playoff team with Bauer, Castillo, and Gray. Without 2/3 they’re nothing.

        • aaronw928

          2 years ago

          That’s not a fair take at all. The Reds offense SEVEREALY underperformed. Their rotation is still fringe top 5 in MLB. It’s obviously not going to be as good, but realistically Bauer probably isn’t going to be nearly as dominant this year either. The Reds are looking to trade guys like Castillo for multiple short term contributors that also have cost control. They’re not dumping him to punt the season. That’s why the asking price is appropriately high. Offer us (or even overpay) with multiple starter caliber players including potential All-Star shortstops or don’t both asking.

        • aaronw928

          2 years ago

          Mispelt severely. My bad. Also want to add, I’m sure the Reds are hoping that a real season with a real spring training makes a difference versus the small sample size of bad offense last year. They have a pretty loaded lineup outside of short stop.

        • jbigz12

          2 years ago

          I think it’s extremely fair. You also dumped your closer for Noe Ramirez and a bottom 30 prospect. You’re buying the company line. He’s trying to pair back costs—first and foremost. This team certainly isn’t a contender without Bauer + Iglesias. Take off Castillo and things are getting worse. The central is the weakest division in baseball so there’s a chance that you can be competitive there but there’s no hope against any of the other good teams in the NL w/ that club

        • aaronw928

          2 years ago

          They dumped one guy, Raisel Iglesias who is paid a lot of money and hasn’t performed at that level for the most part. Amir Garrett is already there as a replacement. The second guy Archie Bradley made a little less sense. However, it’s not some big secret all these teams lost money. The other teams in the Central in similar market situations lost just as much or more in money and now talent. The Reds needed that money to pursue a new shortstop. I have no qualms with that. They also have one of the most forward thinking pitching staffs in MLB. They believe they can find relievers on the cheap. I have no reason to doubt that process right now.

          Anyways back to the main point: They’re not selling Castillo or Gray just to sell them. They’re reaching out to see if teams would blow them away with an offer that keeps their competitive window open longer without blowing up the 2021 team. Maybe I speak a little too optimistically, but you’re the total opposite. You act like everything went swimmingly for the Reds last year. Like they reached their maximum potential at 31-29 and lost a few guys and now they’re destined to suck. Their BABIP last year was at a historically bad level. The offense had decent to very good advanced stats across the board and absolutely horrific results. That will regress to the mean. Over 162 games, they’re obviously not the Dodgers or Braves or Padres. We can’t just buy talent to fill our holes this season. We can definitely win the Central and they can definitely go toe to toe with any of those teams in a playoff series with a rotation headlined by Castillo and Gray.

    • Stormie

      2 years ago

      They asked, and the Yanks hung up on them. The Jays would not only hang up on them, they’d block their number after.

      Reply
      • casey21

        2 years ago

        The trade proposal was Castillo for Torres, Schmidt, and Florial. The Yankees declined.

        Reply
        • jimmertee

          2 years ago

          Any person in their right mind would decline that deal.

      • aaronw928

        2 years ago

        And that’s totally fine. The Reds aren’t going to trade him just to get him off the team. They’re incredibly smart to shoot for the stars.

        Reply
    • Mario93

      2 years ago

      Lol.. they must not know about Bo

      Reply
  13. Mario93

    2 years ago

    Never know what you’re really getting back, but considering what we gave up, it’s worth the roll of the dice.

    Reply
    • smuzqwpdmx

      2 years ago

      The PTBNL the Jays get will end up in the hall of fame. Or if they take cash, the cash will be invested in a stock that goes up 7000%.

      Reply
  14. aaronw928

    2 years ago

    That’s not a fair take at all. The Reds offense SEVEREALY underperformed. Their rotation is still fringe top 5 in MLB. It’s obviously not going to be as good, but realistically Bauer probably isn’t going to be nearly as dominant this year either. The Reds are looking to trade guys like Castillo for multiple short term contributors that also have cost control. They’re not dumping him to punt the season. That’s why the asking price is appropriately high. Offer us (or even overpay) with multiple starter caliber players including potential All-Star shortstops or don’t both asking.

    Reply

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