Marlins' Eury Perez Nears Season Debut After Tommy John Rehab

Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Perez is set to make his final rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Jacksonville before being activated from the 60-day injured list, likely making his 2025 season debut in the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates in June. Perez, 22, is returning from Tommy John surgery performed in April 2024 and has shown promising performance with a 1.96 ERA and 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings over 18⅓ rehab innings. His recent outings have featured strong velocity, with a fastball averaging nearly 98 mph, and he has been following a five-day rest schedule between starts. While the Marlins have yet to decide how to incorporate him into their rotation, Perez is expected to take over the spot of Max Meyer, who recently went on the injured list. Perez impressed during his rookie season in 2023, and despite some expected inconsistencies upon return, fantasy managers are advised to pick him up due to his potential upside. The Marlins may consider a six-man rotation to accommodate him alongside their current starters.