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The Washington Nationals have signed lefty reliever Cionel Perez to a minor league deal, adding bullpen depth. Perez, 29, spent the last three seasons with the Orioles, posting a 3.12 ERA before a rough 2025. His sinking fastball generates ground balls, and fans see this as a bounce-back opportunity. Perez showed good velocity in a recent bullpen session, sitting 95-96 mph. The Nats might add a changeup to his arsenal. This move is seen as a smart, low-risk addition for Washington.