The Milwaukee Brewers have signed Hernan Perez to a minor league deal, the team announced. He has been assigned to Triple-A Nashville. The Brewers also announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Andy Otero, who will be sent to extended spring training.
Perez recently elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Nationals. Perez had gone just 1-for-19 with a couple of walks in 10 games with the Nats. He also took the hill twice, tossing a pair of scoreless innings.
With Keston Hiura recently being demoted, Perez could have a quicker path back to the Majors in Milwaukee than had he stayed in Washington, though that’s not necessarily the driving factor for Perez. He certainly has a fair amount of familiarity with Milwaukee having spent a chunk of his career there. Perez played for the Brewers from midway through 2015 until 2019.
Good depth move
Back at it
Always liked his glove and late inning ability to slap a single or draw a walk back in 2018
I was hoping
You can indeed go home again.
When my buddy saw him released he pulled out his jersey to start wearing to the park again. I figured he was coming back to Milwaukee.
Good to see Pepper back with the Crew. Always liked his versatility. Good bench player. Can play everywhere.
Let Hernan Pitch
I saw him pitch in a 2018 game at Dodger Stadium. In one inning, he gave up a homer to Puig and four doubles. But he’s still a good guy to have on a team (I would take him over Puig).
Nice signing. It’s a start.
He’ll be called up and starting by middle of next week.
Rotation right?
With a 5 K/9 and an ERA nearly 6.00, he may not be sniffing the majors soon. Good luck though, kid!
Brewers adding to their collection of Utility Infielders. Just waiting for Counsell to be activated…