The Miami Marlins optioned right-hander Eury Perez to Double-A, the club announced Friday.
The Marlins want to limit the 20-year-old phenom's workload for a potential return to the majors later this season, according to Craig Mish of the Miami Herald, who adds that there's no definitive timetable for when that could happen.
Marlins wanted to pause Perez several times over the past month. Johnny Cueto was re-injured and then they lost Trevor Rogers & Edward Cabrera, so they kept him going. Perez was also too good to option. As he has now exceeded his career high in IP, the organization has made the…
— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) July 7, 2023
Perez owns a 2.36 ERA with 1.08 WHIP and 61 strikeouts over 53 1/3 innings (11 starts) this season.
Miami has already set a franchise record with 51 wins before the All-Star break amid a surprising season. The club currently holds the top wild-card spot in the National League.
Meanwhile, left-hander Robert Garcia and right-hander Sean Reynolds were promoted, while right-hander Jeff Lindgren was designated for assignment.
