Carlos Perez was brought in just a week before the 2023 season to mark his five-year return back to the MLB level, and he was everything the A’s asked for and more out of a backup catcher until a midseason injury slowed his momentum down. Now, Perez is back in free agency.
How Acquired?
Perez was signed on March 19, 2023, to a minor league contract. This marked his second stint with the organization after playing in Triple-A Las Vegas in 2021.
What were the expectations?
Perez was signed to be the A’s backup catcher behind Shea Langaliers after an injury forced Manny Pina to begin the season on the injured list.