Martín

Pérez

That means that the 35-year-old southpaw won’t be eligible to return until Game 3 of the NLDS at the earliest. Braves’ skipper Walt Weiss told reporters that realistically, he probably won’t be an option until the NLCS should the Braves advance there.

Pérez gave up six hits, walked two and struck out two. He had allowed two runs in 13 innings over his last two starts, but wasn’t quite as sharp against the Astros on Sunday. Pérez only allowed one run, but failed to complete five innings. He has a 3.04 ERA this year. Pérez is lined up to face the Marlins on the road next Saturday.

It’s a tough break for fantasy managers in the middle of playoff matchups. However, all indications are that Sale, who was originally scheduled to start on Friday, is healthy and not dealing with any physical issues. The decision appears to be aimed towards setting up Atlanta’s rotation for the postseason schedule. It’ll be Tyler Mahle, Grant Holmes and Martín Pérez getting the ball against the Astros this weekend.

Pérez has only started one postseason game in his long career, giving up four runs over five innings for the Rangers in a loss to the Blue Jays in the 2015 ALDS. He might get another chance this October, though. First, he’s due at least one more regular-season start next week versus the Reds. He’s currently 9-9 with a 3.07 ERA.

Unfortunately for those streaming him, Nick Martinez matched Pérez scoreless inning for scoreless inning, leaving him with a no-decision. The Braves eventually scored in the eighth after the left-hander left. Pérez has a 2.62 ERA despite a 1.46 WHIP over his last seven starts spanning 34 1/3 innings. He’ll likely pitch in Wrigley next week in what looks to be a reasonable stream despite a good offense on the other side.

Pérez labored through a 35-pitch first inning, allowing two runs on four walks and one hit. He gave up a third run on a triple and a groundout in the second inning. Kyle Schwarber then took him deep for a solo homer in the fourth. Pérez recorded one more out and allowed back-to-back hits, ending his day with two outs in the inning at 84 pitches. The 35-year-old left-hander will take a 3.25 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and a 94/54 K/BB ratio across 124 2/3 innings into a rematch against the Phillies in Atlanta on Friday.

The 35-year-old southpaw racked up six strikeouts on the night while issuing two free passes. He was locked in a scoreless battle until the sixth inning where Willi Castro delivered a two-out, RBI single that gave the Rockies the lead. Pérez got 14 swings and misses on 83 pitches on the night, registering a CSW of 30 percent. He now boasts a solid 3.05 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and a 91/50 K/BB ratio over 121 innings in 26 appearances (22 starts) on the season. He’ll do battle against the Phillies his next time out in Philadelphia on Saturday.

Pérez’s own error led to the three unearned runs in the third inning. It’s the second straight outing in which Pérez has allowed four runs after three straight scoreless starts to begin the month, and he’s now 8-8 with a 3.12 ERA. He’s due to pitch at home against the Rockies next weekend, making him a nice streaming option.

Pérez gave up nine hits, walked two and struck out three. He fell to 8-7 with the loss. This was a nightmare for Pérez. He allowed the first six batters in the first inning to reach and by that point it was 4-0 Twins before he settled in to get through five innings without further damage. He has a 3.15 ERA. Pérez is lined up to face the Brewers on the road this weekend.

Pérez scattered four hits, and he walked three with two strikeouts. Far from dominant, but still effective. Again. The 35-year-old hasn’t allowed a run in his last three outings, and his ERA is now an outstanding 2.96 on the season. He’ll have a chance to keep this good run going against the Twins next week.