The Marlins transferred Perez (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday.

Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix announced Thursday that Perez (elbow) will require Tommy John surgery, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Perez (elbow) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

Perez (elbow) played catch from 105 feet Friday and mixed in some breaking balls, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Heraldreports.

The Marlins placed Perez (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

Pered (elbow) played catch Sunday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Perez will begin the season on the 15-day injured list after being diagnosed with right elbow inflammation, Craig Mish and Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald report.

Perez reported soreness in his elbow Thursday following his appearance in Wednesday's spring game against Washington, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Perez (finger) will be shut down from throwing for 3-to-4 days, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.

Perez still believes he'll be able to build up properly ahead of Opening Day despite the fingernail issues that have plagued him this spring, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.