MLB Power Rankings: The best free agent on every Wild Card team
By Kevin Henry
Wild Card free agent to watch: Martín Pérez, Texas Rangers
The 32-year-old southpaw is finishing up his ninth season spread over two stints in Arlington. He hasn't started since August began and has become an integral part of the Texas bullpen. On Sunday as the Rangers tried to win the American League West, Perez certainly did his part, throwing 3.2 scoreless innings and hitting a batter to account for the only baserunner against him.
Pérez had a 2.35 ERA in eight September appearances spanning 15.1 innings, allowing 12 hits while striking out 13. He's pitched well for the Rangers during the stretch run, and will likely look to turn that crunch time on the mound into a payday for himself after earning a $19.65 million deal to return to the Rangers this season.
With quality left-handed pitching as a premium, Pérez could find himself with plenty of options this offseason, despite a long history with the Rangers.