| Given name: |
Cionel Felix Perez |
| Nicknames: |
None |
| Primary Pos: |
Pitcher |
| Hght/Wght: |
6'0" / 170 lbs |
| Bats/Throws: |
L / L |
| Born: |
Apr 21, 1996 in Matanzas, CU |
| Age: |
29 |
| Debut: |
Jul 11, 2018 |
Biography
Cionel Félix Pérez Viera (born April 21, 1996) is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). In 2016 he signed with the Astros as an international free agent. Perez made his Major League debut in 2018.
Career
Pérez played two seasons for Matanzas of the Cuban National Series. In September 2016, he signed a deal worth $5.15 million with the Houston Astros as an international free agent. The contract was voided in October due an issue in his physical. In December, he agreed to a new deal with the Astros worth 2 million.Pérez made his professional debut with the Quad Cities River Bandits in 2017. He was later that season promoted to the Buies Creek Astros and Corpus Christi Hooks. In 21 total games (16 starts) between the three clubs, he posted a 6-4 record and 4.13 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP. The Astros added him to their 40-man roster after the season. Perez made his Major League debut on July 11, 2018. In 2019, he played for the GCL Astros, Fayetteville Woodpeckers, and the Round Rock Express, going 3–1 with a 4.94 ERA over 54.2 innings. He appeared in 5 games for the Astros in 2019, going 1–1 with a 10.00 ERA over 9 innings.
Biography
Cionel Félix Pérez Viera (born April 21, 1996) is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds. He signed with the Astros as an international free agent in 2016, and made his MLB debut with them in 2018.
Career
Houston Astros
Pérez played two seasons for Matanzas of the Cuban National Series. In September 2016, he signed a deal worth $5.15 million with the Houston Astros as an international free agent. The contract was voided in October due an issue in his physical. On December 9, Pérez agreed to a new deal with the Astros worth $2 million.
Pérez made his professional debut with the Single–A Quad Cities River Bandits in 2017. He was later that season promoted to the High–A Buies Creek Astros and Double–A Corpus Christi Hooks. In 21 total games (16 starts) between the three clubs, he posted a 6-4 record and 4.13 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP. The Astros added Pérez to their 40-man roster after the season, in order to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. Pérez made his Major League debut on July 11, 2018. In 2019, he played for the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Astros, High–A Fayetteville Woodpeckers, and Triple–A Round Rock Express, going 3–1 with a 4.94 ERA and 58 strikeouts over 54+2⁄3 innings. Pérez appeared in 5 games for the Astros in 2019, going 1–1 with a 10.00 ERA and 7 strikeouts over 9 innings. In 2020 for Houston, Pérez made 7 appearances, registering a 2.84 ERA with 8 strikeouts in 6+1⁄3 innings of work.
Cincinnati Reds
On January 23, 2021, the Astros traded Pérez to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Luke Berryhill. Pérez made 25 appearances for Cincinnati in 2021, compiling a 1–2 record and 6.38 ERA with 25 strikeouts across 24 innings pitched.
Baltimore Orioles
On November 24, 2021, Pérez was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. On June 12, 2022, Pérez recorded his first career save in a 10–7 win over the Kansas City Royals. Pérez made 66 appearances for Baltimore in 2022, pitching to a stellar 7–1 record and 1.40 ERA with 55 strikeouts in 57+2⁄3 innings pitched.
Perez appeared in 65 contests for the Orioles during the 2023 campaign, compiling a 4-2 record and 3.54 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 3 saves across 53+1⁄3 innings of work. He took a step back in 2024, working to a 4.53 ERA with 46 strikeouts and 2 saves across 62 relief appearances.
Personal life
Perez is married and has two children.
Biography
Cionel Félix Pérez Viera (born April 21, 1996) is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds. He signed with the Astros as an international free agent in 2016, and made his MLB debut with them in 2018.
Career
Houston Astros
Pérez played two seasons for Matanzas of the Cuban National Series. In September 2016, he signed a deal worth $5.15 million with the Houston Astros as an international free agent. The contract was voided in October due an issue in his physical. On December 9, Pérez agreed to a new deal with the Astros worth $2 million.
Pérez made his professional debut with the Single–A Quad Cities River Bandits in 2017. He was later that season promoted to the High–A Buies Creek Astros and Double–A Corpus Christi Hooks. In 21 total games (16 starts) between the three clubs, he posted a 6-4 record and 4.13 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP. The Astros added Pérez to their 40-man roster after the season, in order to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. Pérez made his Major League debut on July 11, 2018. In 2019, he played for the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Astros, High–A Fayetteville Woodpeckers, and Triple–A Round Rock Express, going 3–1 with a 4.94 ERA and 58 strikeouts over 54+2⁄3 innings. Pérez appeared in 5 games for the Astros in 2019, going 1–1 with a 10.00 ERA and 7 strikeouts over 9 innings. In 2020 for Houston, Pérez made 7 appearances, registering a 2.84 ERA with 8 strikeouts in 6+1⁄3 innings of work.
Cincinnati Reds
On January 23, 2021, the Astros traded Pérez to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Luke Berryhill. Pérez made 25 appearances for Cincinnati in 2021, compiling a 1–2 record and 6.38 ERA with 25 strikeouts across 24 innings pitched.
Baltimore Orioles
On November 24, 2021, Pérez was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. On June 12, 2022, Pérez recorded his first career save in a 10–7 win over the Kansas City Royals. Pérez made 66 appearances for Baltimore in 2022, pitching to a stellar 7–1 record and 1.40 ERA with 55 strikeouts in 57+2⁄3 innings pitched.
Perez appeared in 65 contests for the Orioles during the 2023 campaign, compiling a 4-2 record and 3.54 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 3 saves across 53+1⁄3 innings of work. He took a step back in 2024, working to a 4.53 ERA with 46 strikeouts and 2 saves across 62 relief appearances.
Personal life
Perez is married and has two children.
