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I would have never thought this would have been a discussion a month ago, but I believe Sox have to pick up the option on Martin Perez for 2026.  

According to the link below, it's a $10 option with a $1.5 million buyout if not exercised (essentially making it $8.5 million)

With the way he fought to come back this year and the way he pitched since coming back, he could be a good role model for our young players and an important part of the rotation if we are to contend for a division title in 2026.

What you all think?

https://www.mlb.com/news/martin-perez-white-sox-deal

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I think it'll be up to him (mutual option). $10mil is good value for a team. But he's pretty old, will a different team give him more? He should have 4-5 more starts, let's see what he does. Could price himself out of the option.

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With how much money has been wasted on Clevinger over the last 3 years (20 million?), I don’t see why not.  But I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Sox buy him out and offer him a smaller one year deal to save a couple million or so.

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I love those mutual options when they work out....When AJ Pollock turned down his option in November 2022, I remember thinking "my feelings are fucking mutual fella!!!"

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59 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

That’s more than likely a wrap on Martin Perez.  Merkin was quick to publish the article linked below. 

$6.5 million ($5 million salary plus $1.5 million buyout) for 10 starts and 56 innings pitched.

“Pérez exits finale against O's with apparent injury“

As Hawk would say "He gone..."

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2 hours ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

That’s more than likely a wrap on Martin Perez.  Merkin was quick to publish the article linked below. 

$6.5 million ($5 million salary plus $1.5 million buyout) for 10 starts and 56 innings pitched.

“Pérez exits finale against O's with apparent injury“

Nice work if you can get it. More wasted JR's precious money. 

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Sucks that guys get injured, but he pitched 135, 141.2, 196 innings the last three years. He's been good when he's pitched this year. 

But yeah, tough month, I pretty much change my mind about wanting him to come back after reading his quotes. I don't fault him, but if he's worried about being seriously injured because he has some soreness in his shoulder, that doesn't bode well for a starting pitcher.

Maybe in a lower paid relief role. He's an awesome dude and we need a proper lefty. 

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19 minutes ago, nrockway said:

Sucks that guys get injured, but he pitched 135, 141.2, 196 innings the last three years. He's been good when he's pitched this year. 

But yeah, tough month, I pretty much change my mind about wanting him to come back after reading his quotes. I don't fault him, but if he's worried about being seriously injured because he has some soreness in his shoulder, that doesn't bode well for a starting pitcher.

Maybe in a lower paid relief role. He's an awesome dude and we need a proper lefty. 

Shoulder injuries ... caveat emptor.

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1 hour ago, Kyyle23 said:

This has become a brainer

I think at this point, you buy him out. If you want to bring him back, givehim something similar to this year, maybe a little less since he couldn’t answer the bell. Who knows what this latest problem is. That could make it a no brainer.

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