Eury Pérez DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Perez (elbow) will throw against live hitters on Tuesday, according to Fish On First's Kevin Barral. Perez had previously been limited to throwing bullpen sessions as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery in April of 2024. The 21-year-old is making a big step as he advances to throwing to live hitters, but he still has a ways to go before making his 2025 debut and isn't expected to return to Miami's starting rotation until around the All-Star break in mid-July. The Marlins will continue to take it slow in his recovery from elbow reconstruction. The Dominican hurler should have a full workload eventually down the stretch in 2025 when he returns, but fantasy managers still may want to temper their expectations despite the fact that Perez showed ace potential in 2023. His upside makes him worth stashing in deep-mixed and NL-only leagues, though.

The Miami Marlins placed right-hander Eury Perez (elbow) on the 60-day injured list on Thursday and also claimed right-hander Seth Martinez off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a corresponding move. The move to send Perez to the 60-day IL opens a 40-man roster spot for Martinez. The 21-year-old Perez is currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. He has been throwing off a mound in camp, but the Marlins aren't going to rush him back. Perez will be eligible to come off the IL in late May, but the expectation is that he will miss at least half of the 2025 season. Martinez, 30, was recently cut by the Arizona Diamondbacks and will now latch on with the Fish after posting a 3.59 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 36 strikeouts and 18 walks in 52 2/3 innings with the Houston Astros in 2024. Even if he wins a bullpen spot with Miami out of spring training, he can be avoided in fantasy.

According to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com, Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez (elbow) has been throwing bullpens and remains on track for a midseason return. The young right-hander says he feels "very good" and is at about "75 percent" regarding his recovery process. The former top prospect underwent Tommy John surgery last April. Perez noted he is throwing a lot of fastballs and has begun mixing in some changeups. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status, but the 21-year-old is on track to make a significant impact during the 2025 campaign. He was unable to pitch at all during the 2024 season but flashed high upside during his debut season in 2023. As a rookie, Perez logged 91 1/3 innings to the tune of a 3.15 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP. He struck out 108 batters and generated whiffs at an elite 33.7 percent rate. While sidelined, Adam Mazur and Valente Bellozo will have opportunities to pitch in the rotation.