Pérez Nears White Sox Return After Rehab Stint

Chicago White Sox pitcher Martín Pérez, out since mid-April with a left flexor strain, has thrown a pain-free live batting practice session at Rate Field and is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. Pérez and manager Will Venable are optimistic about his recovery, with Pérez expressing eagerness to rejoin the rotation after more than three months of rehab. If all progresses well, Pérez could return to the White Sox rotation by late August. His return is considered timely as the team manages the workloads of younger pitchers and navigates potential roster changes at the trade deadline. Venable highlighted Pérez’s leadership and influence during his injury absence and noted the initial uncertainty due to Pérez’s prior elbow surgery. Pérez is expected to need only a couple of rehab starts before rejoining the major league roster.