Reds acquire RHP Hector Perez from the Blue Jays for PTBN or cash

January 22nd, 2021

The Reds have acquired from the Blue Jays RHP Hector Perez for a player to be named or cash. The 40-man roster is at 36 players.

Perez, 24, last season made his Major League debut with 1 relief appearance for the Blue Jays.

He was rated by Baseball America the Astros’ No. 16 prospect in 2017 and No. 7 prospect in 2018, then was rated the Blue Jays’ No. 19 prospect in 2019.