Martín Pérez, a 34-year-old hurler who signed a Minor League deal with the Atlanta Braves, may have earned him a spot in the team's rotation after his stellar long relief performance during a 5-2 loss to the A's. This was his first game since his return from a shoulder injury that forced him to miss the final week of the 2025 season. Despite not being deemed ready to pitch at the end of Spring Training, Péz is ready to start Sunday's game against the D-backs without restrictions. He covered the final 13 outs of the game and is expected to be available to help the team.