Pittsburgh Pirates: Previewing the Left-Handed Starting Pitching Market
The Pirates have signed one LHP SP every off-season in Ben Cherington's reign, so what does this year's market look like?
By Noah Wright
Martin Perez
If there’s one lefty SP who’s looking to rebound, it’s Martin Perez. Perez has followed up his All-Star 2022 campaign with a disappointing 4.88 ERA, 5.34 FIP, and 1.49 WHIP. Perez has pitched 125 innings in 28 games (20 starts). He’s struggled with home runs, with a 1.51 HR/9, though his 14.2% strikeout rate and 8.2% walk rate aren’t out of the ordinary for him. Perez has pitched better but still not great since getting moved to the pen.