The White Sox optioned Perez to Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Perez was sent down to Charlotte as the corresponding transaction for Jake Burger (oblique) after Burger was activated off the injured list. The backstop could be back with the White Sox at some point this summer.
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White Sox's Carlos Perez: Moves up from Triple-A
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The White Sox recalled Perez from Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday.
He'll join the White Sox as a replacement on the 26-man active roster for outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez, who was placed on the 10-day injured list after undergoing an appendectomy Saturday. Though Jimenez's absence opens up a spot in the everyday lineup, Perez's call-up looks to be mainly the result of the White Sox desiring another healthy body at catcher while Yasmani Grandal manages a minor back issue, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. Grandal is expected to replace Jimenez as Chicago's primary DH in the short term, while Perez will likely serve as an extra option at catcher behind Seby Zavala.
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White Sox's Carlos Perez: Optioned to Triple-A
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Perez was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday.
Perez was in camp as the third catcher, but he will predictably open the year at Triple-A. Seby Zavala is set to serve as the backup to Yasmani Grandal.
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White Sox's Carlos Perez: Up as backup catcher
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Perez was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.
He may serve as the backup catcher for the rest of the season, as Seby Zavala was placed on the concussion injured list. Perez hit .254/.316/.450 with 21 home runs in 109 games at Triple-A.
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White Sox's Carlos Perez: Sent back to Triple-A
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The White Sox optioned Perez to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.
Perez's first stint in the big leagues will come to an end with the White Sox bringing back Yasmani Grandal (knee) back from the injured list Wednesday to give the team another healthy catcher to pair with Seby Zavala. While Grandal was on the shelf for the past week and a half, Perez saw light action behind Zavala, appearing in two games while going 1-for-4 at the dish. Even if Grandal and Zavala both maintain health for the rest of the season, Perez could still be a candidate to join the big club as a third catcher at some point in September, when the active roster will expand from 26 to 28 men.
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White Sox's Carlos Perez: Called up to majors
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The White Sox selected Perez's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday.
Perez will head to the big leagues for the first time in his career after a nine-year stay in the minors. The 25-year-old backstop is expected to settle in as the No. 2 option behind Seby Zavala, who will ascend to the No. 1 role with Yasmani Grandal (knee) landing on the injured list in a corresponding move. Perez produced a .257/.319/.446 slash line to go with 17 home runs and two stolen bases across 389 plate appearances for Charlotte in 2022.
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White Sox's Carlos Perez: Headed to majors
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Perez will join the White Sox in Cleveland for Sunday's game, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Yasmani Grandal suffered what appeared to be a significant knee injury in Saturday's game against the Guardians, which will force him to the injured list. Perez will make his big-league debut as a result, likely serving as the backup to Seby Zavala. Perez has managed a .259/.317/.448 slash line across 385 plate appearances with Triple-A Charlotte this season.
