Left-handed pitcher Martín Pérez signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Chicago White Sox, which includes a $10 million mutual option for 2026.
Pérez will earn a $3.5 million salary this year under the deal, which was announced on Tuesday. If the mutual option is declined, he will receive a $1.5 million buyout.
Performance Bonuses
Pérez’s contract includes several performance bonuses:
- $100,000 for winning the MVP award
- $90,000 for finishing second in MVP voting
- $80,000 for third, $70,000 for fourth, and $60,000 for fifth in the MVP voting
- The same bonus structure applies for the Cy Young Award
- $25,000 for making the All-Star Game, and $15,000 if he is selected to the roster
- $100,000 for World Series MVP, $75,000 for League Championship Series MVP, $50,000 for making The Sporting News All-Star team, and $25,000 for winning a Gold Glove.
Pérez’s Career Highlights
Pérez, 33, made his MLB debut with the Texas Rangers in 2012. He was an All-Star in 2022 and helped the Rangers win the World Series in 2023.
2023 Season and Performance
Pérez played for both Pittsburgh and San Diego last season, finishing with a 5-6 record and a 4.53 ERA in 26 starts. Over his career, he holds a 90-87 record and a 4.44 ERA in 314 MLB appearances, including 269 starts.
Pérez spent time on the injured list with a left groin strain from May 28 to June 28. He pitched six scoreless innings in his final start with Pittsburgh before being traded to San Diego on July 30.
He finished the season strong with the Padres, posting a 3-1 record and a 3.46 ERA in his last 10 starts. He did not pitch in the postseason for San Diego, which was eliminated by the Dodgers in the NL Division Series.
