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Perez will head to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 27-year-old posted a 4.08 ERA across 53 innings with the Rays Triple-A ballclub before he was designated for assignment in mid-August.

Perez will test the free-agent waters after the Rays sent him outright to Triple-A Durham. Perez had a 4.08 ERA and a 69/30 K/BB ratio in 53 innings before being jettisoned off the 40-man roster.

Perez was called up on Wednesday and allowed one run on three hits in 1/3 of an inning. He was then designated for assignment on Thursday to make room for Andrew Kittredge, who was being activated off the 60-day Injured List. Perez had a 4.08 ERA and a 69/30 K/BB ratio in 53 innings for Triple-A Durham and could be claimed by another team in need of bullpen help.

Perez, whose only major league experience was one appearance with the Blue Jays in 2020, will join the Rays pen after posting a 4.08 ERA and a 69/30 K/BB ratio in 53 innings for Durham.

Perez was brought up last weekend from the minors to give the Rays some extra bullpen depth and didn’t end up making an appearance. He passed through waivers unclaimed and will report back to Triple-A Durham rather than elect free agency.

Perez was added to the 40-man roster Saturday to give the Rays extra bullpen depth. It was a quick stay on the roster for the 26-year-old as he was designated for assignment as Zach Eflin was activated from the injured list Sunday.

Perez made one relief appearance for the Blue Jays during the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign and is finally back in the majors to give the Rays some extra bullpen depth ahead of Saturday’s contest against the White Sox.

Pérez made one relief appearance for the Blue Jays during the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign. The 25-year-old righty spent last year in the Reds’ minor league system, compiling a lackluster 6.16 ERA, 2.11 WHIP and 48/47 K/BB ratio across 38 innings (33 appearances) between Double-A Chattanooga and Triple-A Louisville.

Pérez cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and will remain in the organization as right-handed relief depth.

The 24-year-old allowed nine runs over 8 2/3 innings this season for Triple-A Louisville on eight hits and 11 walks. Perez is likely to make his way through waivers and end up right back in Louisville.