Perez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.
Zach McKinstry will step in as the Tigers' right fielder Monday while Perez heads to the bench after starting in each of the last six games. Perez's season got off to a delayed start after he missed the first two months of the campaign due to a lumbar spine inflammation, but he's provided Detroit with another impact bat since making his return. Through 34 games, the 25-year-old has cobbled together a .261/.312/.539 slash line with seven home runs, one stolen base, 19 RBI and 19 runs.
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Tigers' Wenceel Perez: Hits seventh homer
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Perez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Friday's 2-1 win over the Guardians.
Perez hit his first home run in July, and seventh of the season, in the third inning to get the Tigers on the board. It's been a small sample size of just 31 games this season, but the 25-year-old is enjoying a breakout campaign so far, slashing .269/.316/.565 on the season, well past his .242/.300/.383 line in 112 games from 2024.
Perez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Perez will head to the bench after he went 8-for-27 with four extra-base hits, seven runs and seven RBI while starting in each of the Tigers' last seven games. Though Perez will face more competition for playing time with the Tigers bringing back Matt Vierling (shoulder) from the injured list Saturday, neither player will be included in the lineup Sunday. Instead, the Tigers will have Kerry Carpenter start in right field and Colt Keith serve as their designated hitter, opening up third base for utility man Zach McKinstry.
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Tigers' Wenceel Perez: Getting results with new stance
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Perez's success this season can be partially attributed to a tweaked batting stance, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Perez changed the angle of his front foot hoping to not pull off the ball as much, and so far, the results have been positive. The outfielder has a robust .983 OPS through 25 games, up from .683 across 112 regular-season games during his 2024 rookie campaign. The switch-hitting Perez has made his most noticeable jump from the right side of the plate against lefty pitchers. Last year in those matchups, he had a .594 OPS. So far in 2025, Perez has boosted that figure up to a sizzling 1.424, albeit in only 19 plate appearances. The 25-year-old is firmly establishing himself as Detroit's right fielder, and his numbers warrant fantasy attention.
Perez went 2-for-4 with a home run, two total runs scored and three RBI in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Rays.
Perez kept swinging a hot bat as the Tigers took the series finale on the road against Tampa Bay. The outfielder is up to six home runs already in just 22 games, as he missed his team's first 55 contests due to back inflammation. By comparison, Perez had only nine long balls across 112 regular-season games last year. His power might subside at some point, but the 25-year-old is worth plugging into lineups while he's slugging like this.
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Tigers' Wenceel Perez: Blasts another home run Tuesday
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Perez went 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Pirates.
Perez went deep for the second straight game, and he now has five home runs in just 18 contests total for the season. By comparison, the outfielder had nine long balls in 112 regular-season games last year. At his current pace, Perez will easily set a new career high in homers if he's able to stay healthy. He is also sporting a robust 1.057 OPS, giving the 25-year-old plenty of fantasy appeal at the moment.
Perez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a solo home run in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Reds.
Perez launched his fourth home run of the season in the fourth inning against Cincinnati starter Wade Miley. Since making his season debut May 27 following some missed time due to back inflammation, the outfielder has been a potent offensive performer, as he's now batting .302 with a robust .968 OPS. While Perez's success Sunday came against a southpaw, he actually has reverse splits over the past three years, giving him some fantasy appeal no matter who is on the mound for the opponent.
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Tigers' Wenceel Perez: Not in Sunday's lineup
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Perez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Perez started five of the past six games in right field but will take a seat after going 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Saturday's contest. Kerry Carpenter will move out to right field while Colt Keith starts at designated hitter in Sunday's series finale.
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Tigers' Wenceel Perez: Homers in loss
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Perez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the White Sox.
Perez singled in the second inning and later put the Tigers on the board with a solo shot in the seventh. The 25-year-old has been on a tear since returning from the injured list May 27, slashing .323/.364/.710 with three homers, three doubles, four RBI and seven runs across just 33 plate appearances. However, he may not be an everyday presence in the lineup given Detroit's strong complement of outfielders.
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Tigers' Wenceel Perez: Starting Wednesday after all
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Perez is starting in right field and batting fifth against the White Sox on Wednesday.
Perez was initially omitted from Wednesday's lineup, but the 25-year-old will start after Kerry Carpenter was scratched due to right hamstring tightness. Perez has gone 7-for-23 (.304) with two home runs and three RBI since being reinstated from the 60-day injured list May 27.
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Tigers' Wenceel Perez: Heading to bench Wednesday
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Perez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Since returning from the injured list May 27 to make his season debut, Perez has now started in six of the Tigers' eight games, with both of his absences coming against left-handed starting pitchers. Though Perez has gotten off to a nice start with seven hits -- including two home runs and two doubles -- in 23 at-bats, his playing time versus right-handed pitching could become more sporadic after the Tigers welcomed Parker Meadows back from the IL this week. Meadows and Riley Greene should be locked into everyday roles in center field and left field, respectively, against right-handed pitching, which leaves Perez to contend with Kerry Carpenter, Spencer Torkelson and Colt Keith for one of three lineup spots at designated hitter, first base and in right field.
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Tigers' Wenceel Perez: Homers again Monday
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Perez went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's 13-1 win over the White Sox.
Perez has now appeared in six contests since coming off the injured list, and he's been an impact player with a .316 batting average, 1.087 OPS and two home runs. The outfielder had nine home runs all of last year across 112 regular-season games, so his current pace seems unsustainable, but fantasy managers should enjoy the power surge for however long it lasts.
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Tigers' Wenceel Perez: Not in Sunday's lineup
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Perez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Perez started four straight games after being reinstated from the injured list Tuesday and will receive Sunday off after going 4-for-14 with a double, a solo homer and six strikeouts. Javier Baez is starting in center field for the series finale in Kansas City.
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Tigers' Wenceel Perez: Starting in center again
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Perez is starting in center field and batting sixth in Saturday's game against the Royals.
Since being activated from the injured list Tuesday after missing his team's first 55 games due to back inflammation, Perez is now starting in center for the fourth straight day. Javier Baez filled in well there, but he can also play infield, which is what he is doing Saturday, with Zach McKinstry out of the lineup. Expect Baez to shift between the outfield and infield, giving Perez a path to regular playing time whenever Baez is situated on the diamond.
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Tigers' Wenceel Perez: Homers in first game back
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Perez (back) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Giants.
Perez was activated from the 60-day injured list earlier in the day, and he quickly made his mark in his first game of the season. The outfielder missed his team's first 55 games due to back inflammation, but now that he's made his return, he should see semi-regular time in the field, particularly with Parker Meadows (arm) and Matt Vierling (shoulder) still out. Javier Baez has played well in center field, however, and should continue to have a big role as long as he's hitting. It was Perez in center Tuesday with Baez shifting over to third base.
Perez (back) was activated from the 60-day injured list and is starting in center field and batting sixth Tuesday against the Giants, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
The 25-year-old has been on the shelf due to back inflammation for the first two months of the campaign, but he's ready for his season debut after going 4-for-18 with a .730 OPS during a six-game rehab assignment. Perez posted a .242/.300/.383 slash line in 112 games as a rookie last year and should see most of his playing time in center and right field. Matt Vierling (shoulder) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move.
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Tigers' Wenceel Perez: On track for rehab games this week
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Perez (back) said Monday that he's scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with High-A West Michigan on Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Perez's rehab assignment will be contingent on him getting through his increased baseball activities early in the week without any hiccups. The 25-year-old has been out all season while recovering from lumbar spine inflammation and won't be eligible for activation until late May.
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