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Martín Pérez Enters Free Agency as Braves Confront Pitching Shortage

Martín Pérez Enters Free Agency as Braves Confront Pitching Shortage
World Sports · 18:43:13 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

Veteran left-hander Martín Pérez has become a free agent, leaving the Atlanta Braves with a notable gap in their pitching rotation. The 33-year-old Pérez, who joined the Braves on a one-year deal for the 2026 season, posted a 4.12 ERA over 28 starts. Atlanta's front office now faces decisions on whether to re-sign Pérez or pursue external options to stabilize a rotation that already lost key innings this offseason.

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