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Miami Marlins Pitcher Eury Pérez to Miss Approximately Two Months After In-Dugout Leg Injury
5/30/2026, 11:07:43 AM
The Injury Occurrence
During his start on Wednesday in Toronto, right-hander Eury Pérez exited after four shutout innings when a right-hamstring spasm occurred while he performed lateral lunges on the bench to limber up for the fifth inning. Imaging on Thursday confirmed a high-grade strain of the right gracilis, a thin muscle on the inside of the thigh. Pérez required assistance from a teammate to descend the steps into the clubhouse. He was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Thursday, with an expected recovery period of about two months.
Recent Performance and Career Context
Pérez, 23, entered the game with a 3-6 record and a 4.60 ERA across 12 starts. His two most recent outings were notably strong: he struck out a season-high nine batters against the Blue Jays and compiled 14 strikeouts without a walk over his previous 10 1/3 innings while allowing just one run and five hits. The pitcher debuted in the majors at age 20 in May 2023 after being rated one of baseball’s top prospects. He missed the entire 2024 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery with an internal brace and returned to the rotation in June 2025. To date, Pérez has logged 72 strikeouts in 62 2/3 innings this season and holds a career line of 15-18 with a 3.93 ERA in 51 starts.
Statistical Snapshot
Team Response and Roster Moves
Manager Clayton McCullough emphasized the need for the rest of the staff to compensate for Pérez’s absence. The Marlins moved Pérez to the injured list, recalled right-hander Josh Ekness from Triple-A Jacksonville, reinstated infielder Leo Jiménez from the concussion list, and optioned infielder Graham Pauley to Jacksonville. No definitive plan for filling Pérez’s rotation spot has been announced as the club prepares for a three-game series against the New York Mets.
Criticism & Opposition
No public criticism or dissenting commentary regarding the injury or the Marlins’ handling of the situation has been reported in the available sources.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Unfortunate, with his last couple starts how well he was throwing the ball. We'll just have to pick up and keep going,” — Clayton McCullough, Miami Marlins manager
- “It's a team thing, so guys just have to step up and that's all you can do.” — Clayton McCullough, Miami Marlins manager
- “We know it's a young pitcher that still had a lot of experiences to gain from just getting the chance to take the ball at the major league level every fifth or sixth day,” — Clayton McCullough, Miami Marlins manager
- “So, that's kind of the most frustrating part is, you sense a little bit that maybe this was a player that was starting to get on a little bit of a roll, put some things together, and now he's obviously going to have to miss a significant amount of time.” — Clayton McCullough, Miami Marlins manager
What’s Next
Pérez is projected to be unavailable for roughly two months, sidelining him for the remainder of the current series and a portion of the upcoming schedule. The Marlins will rely on recalled arms such as Josh Ekness and internal adjustments to maintain rotation depth while monitoring Pérez’s rehabilitation progress.
