Overview
- Pérez exited in the top of the fourth after a pitch to Jackson Holliday, signaling for manager Will Venable and head athletic trainer James Kruk before leaving with left shoulder soreness.
- Venable said the issue was not overly concerning, while Pérez said he would not force a return this season.
- Baltimore capitalized right after the departure with a two-run homer by Dylan Beavers, and Chicago fell 3-1.
- The left-hander had returned Aug. 13 from a left elbow injury that cost him four months and had a 3.34 ERA with 24 strikeouts over 32 1/3 innings since coming back.
- General manager Chris Getz praised Pérez’s leadership and indicated interest in a 2026 return; the pitcher has a $10 million mutual option with a $1.5 million buyout.