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MartĂn PĂ©rez called upon to start Bravesâ rubber match in Seattle
TL;DR
MartĂn PĂ©rez will start for the Braves in their series finale against the Mariners after not being used in the bullpen. This decision comes as Spencer Strider returns to the roster, and it's uncertain how it will affect Grant Holmes' role.
Key points
- MartĂn PĂ©rez will start for the Braves against the Mariners.
- Spencer Strider has returned to the major league roster.
- Grant Holmes' role is uncertain following this decision.
- The Braves have a perfect record in rubber matches this season.
- Atlanta currently holds the best record in the majors at 26-11.
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When Spencer Strider was nearing his return to the major league roster which he made on Sunday, Braves manager Walt Weiss told reporters that MartĂn PĂ©rez was going to be moving to the bullpen.
He was never used in that capacity, however, and will now instead be starting again for Atlantaâs Wednesday afternoon series finale at Seattle eight days after his last start against the Tigers on April 28.
This came to pass after PĂ©rez did not have to be used out of the bullpen in Tuesday nightâs 3-2 win over the Mariners. Itâs unclear yet exactly what it means for Grant Holmes, who had been projected to start on Wednesday, and whether he will be switching roles with PĂ©rez and becoming a bullpen arm for the time being or if heâll just be pushed back a few days and start Fridayâs series opener against the Dodgers.
The veteran southpaw will be tasked with trying to maintain the Bravesâ perfect series record on the season. Theyâre 10-0-1 in series (splitting a four-game set at Arizona was the only non-win), a perfect 5-0 in rubber matches and still have the best record in the majors at 26-11.
While he doesnât have the flashiest stuff, PĂ©rez (2-1, 2.22 ERA) has been undeniably effective this season in a hybrid role across six appearances, four of which were starts. Last time out, he navigated around four walks and allowed just two hits in five scoreless innings of the Bravesâ series-opening 5-2 win over .
Q&A
Why is MartĂn PĂ©rez starting for the Braves against the Mariners?
MartĂn PĂ©rez is starting due to Spencer Strider's return to the roster, and he was not used in the bullpen as initially planned.
What does this mean for Grant Holmes' role with the Braves?
It's unclear if Grant Holmes will switch to a bullpen role or be pushed back to start later, possibly on Friday against the Dodgers.
What is the Braves' record in series this season?
The Braves have a record of 10-0-1 in series this season, with a perfect 5-0 in rubber matches.
How has MartĂn PĂ©rez performed recently before this start?
MartĂn PĂ©rez last started on April 28 against the Tigers and has not pitched out of the bullpen in the recent game against the Mariners.
