Eury Eduardo Pérez (born May 30, 1990) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the

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of the

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. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals, New York Yankees, and Atlanta Braves.

Professional career

Washington Nationals

Pérez participated in the 2010

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. After the 2011 season, the Nationals added Pérez to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. He is regarded as a speedy outfielder with limited power and emerging hitting ability. In 2012, he broke out with the bat across multiple minor league levels, batting .314. His speed is also well discussed, as he stole 64 bases for Hagerstown in 2010 and 54 in 2012 for GCL, Harrisburg, Syracuse, and Washington. Pérez was brought up by the Nationals from the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs on May 11, 2013, when

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was placed on the disabled list. On September 18, 2014, Pérez was designated for assignment by the Nationals.

New York Yankees

On September 22, 2014, Pérez was claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees. On January 16, 2015, the Yankees designated Pérez for assignment.

Atlanta Braves

On January 23, 2015, the Atlanta Braves claimed Pérez off waivers from the Yankees. He was invited to spring training, and optioned to Triple–A

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on March 27. He was recalled to the major league club on June 18.

Houston Astros

Pérez signed a minor league deal with the

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organization on January 1, 2016. In 52 games for the Triple–A Fresno Grizzlies, Pérez batted .267/.298/.385 with two home runs, 16 RBI, and nine stolen bases.

Tampa Bay Rays

On June 23, 2016, Pérez was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays and assigned to their Triple–A affiliate, the

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. In 27 games for Durham, he hit .239/.295/.307 with four RBI and 11 stolen bases. Pérez elected free agency following the season on November 7.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On December 16, 2016, Pérez signed a minor league contract with the

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that included an invitation to spring training. While playing for Pittsburgh's Triple–A affiliate, the

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in 2017, Perez batted .336/.400/.433, with 22 steals in 50 games before being traded.

Miami Marlins

On August 3, 2017, Pérez was traded to the

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. Upon being acquired by the Marlins, Perez was assigned to their Triple–A club, the New Orleans Baby Cakes. In 27 games for New Orleans, he hit .375/.411/.481 with no home runs, 12 RBI, and 9 stolen bases. Pérez elected free agency following the season on November 6.

San Francisco Giants

On February 23, 2018, Pérez signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization. In 52 games for the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, he hit .264/.301/.361 with one home run, 20 RBI, and 18 stolen bases. Pérez became a free agent following the season on November 2.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On March 1, 2019, Perez signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League. Pérez appeared in 3 games and slashed .400/.455/.900 with 1 home run and 2 RBI before being released on April 13.

Olmecas de Tabasco

On April 15, 2019, Perez signed with the

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of the Mexican League. He was released on May 25 after appearing in 28 games and hitting .353/.409/.431 with no home runs and 13 RBI.

Sioux City Explorers

On December 9, 2020, Pérez signed with the

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of the American Association of Professional Baseball. On July 10, 2021, Pérez was released by Sioux City without having appeared in a game for the team.

Wild Health Genomes

On August 16, 2022, Pérez signed with the

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of the

. He appeared in 17 games, slashing .400/.446/.553 with no home runs and 6 RBI.

Sioux City Explorers

On February 23, 2023, Pérez signed with the

of the American Association of Professional Baseball. In 17 games for Sioux City, he hit .247/.267/.370 with 2 home runs and 11 RBI. Pérez was released by the Explorers on June 5.

Hagerstown Flying Boxcars

On February 22, 2024, it was announced that Perez would be signing with the

for their inaugural season of play in the

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Perez, Eury 1990 births Living people Arizona League Giants players Atlanta Braves players Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in Mexico Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States Dominican Summer League Nationals players Durham Bulls players Fresno Grizzlies players Gigantes del Cibao players Gwinnett Braves players Guerreros de Oaxaca players Gulf Coast Nationals players Hagerstown Suns players Harrisburg Senators players Indianapolis Indians players Kentucky Wild Health Genomes players Leones del Escogido players Major League Baseball outfielders Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic Mexican League baseball center fielders Mexican League baseball right fielders New Orleans Baby Cakes players New York Yankees players Olmecas de Tabasco players People from Santo Domingo Province Potomac Nationals players Sacramento River Cats players Syracuse Chiefs players Washington Nationals players World Baseball Classic players of the Dominican Republic Yaquis de Obregón players 2013 World Baseball Classic players