Tigers reinstate Wenceel Perez, option infielder to Toledo

Detroit Tigers reinstate Wenceel Perez, option infielder to Toledo

The Detroit Tigers have reinstated infielder Wenceel Perez from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Toledo, the team announced Monday.

Perez, 26, was placed on the injured list on May 16 with a left hamstring strain. He was hitting .250 with one home run and four RBIs in 25 games for the Tigers this season.

The Tigers recalled infielder Kody Clemens from Toledo to take Perez's spot on the active roster.

Perez has been a valuable utility player for the Tigers

Perez has played all four infield positions in his career, including 22 games at shortstop this season. He has also seen time at second base, third base, and first base.

Perez is a good fielder with a strong arm. He has a career fielding percentage of .972.

Perez is a good hitter against left-handed pitching

Perez is a left-handed hitter who has a career slash line of .260/.328/.395 against left-handed pitchers.

He could be a valuable asset for the Tigers against left-handed starters.

Perez is a versatile player who can help the Tigers in many ways

Perez is a versatile player who can help the Tigers in many ways.

He can play multiple positions, he is a good fielder, and he can hit left-handed pitching.

The Tigers are hoping that Perez can continue to be a valuable contributor for them this season.