He was released by the Tigers in April 2009 and signed with the Rojos del Águila de Veracruz of the Mexican Leaguehttp://www.elgolfo.info/web/deporte/36500-timoniel-perez-nuevo-refuerzo-de-los-rojos-del-aguila.html He played in 77 games with them and hit .323. On August 13, 2009, Perez signed with Independent Can-Am League team New Jersey Jackals. He played in 21 games for the Jackals and hit .338.
