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Perez needs season-ending surgery

Associated Press

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

MIAMI -- The New York Mets have lost their third pitcher for the season in two days, an alarming rate even by their standards. Left-hander Oliver Perez will require season-ending surgery to repair patellar tendon tendinosis in his right knee, the team said after he was examined Wednesday in New York. The injury ends a dismal season for Perez, who is expected to recover fully and be ready for spring training. He becomes the 13th Mets player on the disabled list, with the pitching staff especial ...

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