Perry has been released by the Tigers and is now a free agent.

He struggled badly at Triple-A and dealt with -- wait for it -- injury concerns.

Perry has signed a minor league deal with the Tigers, Chris Iott of MLive.com reports.

Perry hasn't seen the majors since eight bad innings with the Nationals in 2012, but he could still have a chance to make the Tigers as a depth/mop-up man.

Nationals released RHP Ryan Perry.

Perry was sporting a 5.00 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in nine innings this season in the Nationals' minor league system. He hasn't appeared in the majors since 2012.

Nationals sent RHP Ryan Perry outright to Double-A Harrisburg.

The move clears a 40-man roster spot for Taylor Jordan, who will debut on Saturday against the Mets. Perry has an 8.52 ERA in 43 1/3 minor league innings this year.

The Nationals have sent Ryan Perry to Double-A Harrisburg to begin working him as a starter.

Perry failed to make much of an impression as a reliever this year in Washington, posting a rough 10.13 ERA and 1.75 WHIP in seven appearances. The former first-round pick of the Tigers was a starter in college and boasts a big arm. It seems like an experiment worth trying.

Nationals recalled RHP Ryan Perry from Triple-A Syracuse.

Perry, who was acquired from the Tigers over the winter, was a first round pick in the 2008 draft. He had been pitching well for Syracuse, with a 2.00 ERA and 11 strikeouts and two saves in nine innings of work. He'll likely be used in a setup role for Henry Rodriguez.

Bill Ladson of MLB.com reports that the Nationals have called up right-hander Ryan Perry from Triple-A Syracuse.

No word yet on a corresponding roster move, but Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo is set to make a "newsworthy baseball announcement" shortly. We're guessing it will likely have something to do with a possible stint on the disabled list for Ryan Zimmerman. Perry, who was acquired from the Tigers over the winter, has a 2.00 ERA and 11/4 K/BB ratio over nine innings this season at the Triple-A level.

Nationals optioned RHP Ryan Perry to Triple-A Syracuse.

Perry posted a 2.25 ERA in eight innings this spring but failed to win a spot in the Nationals' talented big-league bullpen. He'll function as relief depth this year.

Nationals acquired RHP Ryan Perry from the Tigers for RHP Collin Balester.

Perry once looked like the Tigers' closer of the future when he was selected in the first round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft, but the organization clearly soured on him after he posted a 5.36 ERA and 24/21 K/BB ratio over 37 innings this past season. The 24-year-old right-hander still throws hard, but has simply struggled to put batters away on the big-league level. Still, it's a worthwhile gamble for Washington.

Entering a tie game in the 11th inning of Monday's Game 2 ALCS contest, Rick Perry surrendered four runs on four hits to take the loss.

After Perry gave up three singles to start the inning, the Rangers' Nelson Cruz drove his fourth pitch into the stands for the first walk-off grand slam in MLB postseason history. It was the reliever's first blemish in four playoff appearances.

Tigers recalled RHP Ryan Perry from Triple-A Toledo.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland wasted little time using him. Perry tossed a scoreless ninth inning on Sunday, giving up only one hit.

The Tigers are expected to recall Ryan Perry from Triple-A Toledo before Saturday's game.

He will replace Al Alburquerque on the active roster. Perry, 24, has an ugly 7.06 ERA and 16/12 K/BB ratio over 21 1/3 innings at the big league level this season, though he has 7 1/3 shutout innings under his belt with Toledo this month.

Tigers optioned RHP Ryan Perry to Triple-A Toledo.

Perry has struggled all season at the major league level, posting an ugly 7.06 ERA and 16/12 K/BB ratio over 21 1/3 innings. He was a reliable set-up man in 2010, so the Tigers are hoping he can find himself in the minors. Al Alburquerque will take his place on the active roster.

Tigers recalled RHP Ryan Perry from Triple-A Toledo.

The Tigers sent Perry down back in late May to regain his mojo and that's exactly what he did, posting a 1.69 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 16/3 K/BB ratio over 16 innings. He'll likely work the middle innings initially but could find himself back in a setup role eventually.

Tigers activated RHP Ryan Perry from the disabled list.

The Tigers have yet to announce a corresponding roster move. Perry will return to a set-up role.

The Tigers did not activate Ryan Perry (eye infection) from the disabled list following Tuesday's game.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Tuesday afternoon that Perry would be returning "very shortly," but it's not known if he'll be added to the roster for Wednesday's finale against the Mariners or possibly for Friday's series opener against the White Sox. Perry was placed on the disabled list earlier this month with an eye infection.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Ryan Perry (eye infection) is expected back "very shortly."

It's possible he might be activated Wednesday, though Friday might be more likely. Perry has missed most of the season while dealing with an eye infection.

Ryan Perry (eye infection) pitched a perfect seventh inning Monday in a minor league rehab appearance with Triple-A Toledo.

Much better than his first appearance last Friday. Assuming Perry feels good, look for him to return from the disabled list Wednesday.

Ryan Perry (eye infection) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Toledo.

Perry is expected to throw 30 pitches or about two innings. He'll throw a side session over the weekend before appearing in one more game with Triple-A Toledo early next week. Assuming all goes well, he'll be activated from the disabled list on the first day he's eligible next Wednesday.

Tigers placed RHP Ryan Perry on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 5, with an eye infection.

Details are scarce at the moment, so there is no clear timetable for his return. Perry has allowed one run over 1 2/3 innings in his first two appearances this season.