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Oliver Perez, RP, New York MetsHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsMets | Perez gives up three runs in rehab start The Associated Press reports New York Mets P Oliver Perez allowed three runs in five-plus innings of work Friday, July 3, in a Triple-A rehabilitation start. Perez is expected to rejoin the Mets for a start against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, July 8. Mets | Perez to pitch Friday The Associated Press reports New York Mets RP Oliver Perez (knee) will start for Triple-A Buffalo Friday, July 3. Mets | Perez throws gem in minors The Journal News' Peter Abraham reports New York Mets P Oliver Perez threw five shutout innings at Single-A Brooklyn Sunday, June 28. He allowed two hits, a walk and struck out six. Mets | Perez to start at Class A Newsday's David Lennon reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez (knee) will make a start at Class A Brooklyn Sunday, June 28. Mets | Maine, Perez throw productive sessions Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Mets SPs John Maine (shoulder) and Oliver Perez (knee) both threw positive side sessions Wednesday, June 24. Maine threw roughly 40 pitches and felt some achiness but said he was pain free. He said he needs one or two more rehab outings before being activated. Perez threw 50 pitches and said his arm felt strong. Mets | Maine, Perez to throw at Citi Wednesday The New York Times reports New York Mets SP John Maine (shoulder) and SP Oliver Perez (knee) are scheduled to throw bullpen sessions Wednesday, June 24, at Citi Field. Mets | Perez bombed in rehab start The New York Daily News reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez (knee) gave up six runs in three innings during his latest rehab start Monday, June 22 at Class A St. Lucie. Mets | Perez to return as reliever The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel said P Oliver Perez will likely return as a reliever. Mets | Maine, Perez to make rehab starts Monday Updating previous reports, New York Mets SPs John Maine (shoulder) and Oliver Perez (knee) will each make rehab starts for Class A Port St. Lucie Monday, June 22, in a doubleheader against Port Charlotte, according to Matt Gelb of The Newark Star-Ledger. Mets | Maine, Perez to throw Saturday David Lennon, of Newsday, reports New York Mets SPs John Maine (shoulder) and Oliver Perez (knee) are both scheduled to throw side sessions Saturday, June 20. Perez is expected to pitch in a rehab game Tuesday, June 23. Mets | Perez throws Thursday The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez (knee) tossed three shutout innings in an extended Spring Training game Thursday, June 18, giving up three hits while striking out five. Perez said he felt really good and was clocked in the low 90s. "I am starting to get stronger because right now I can do more workouts with my legs, and I am happy for that. I have to go and show I can be the pitcher I can be. My arm is really strong. I just have to keep working to get more consistent with my body and get ready for the season," Perez said. He is scheduled to pitch again Tuesday, June 23. Mets | Perez suffers setback in rehab New York Mets SP Oliver Perez (knee) will be sent to the team's spring training facility in Florida Sunday, May 31, after experiencing a setback in his rehab, according to The Associated Press. He was scheduled to start for Triple-A Buffalo Sunday, but an MRI exam revealed patella tendinitis. Mets | Perez makes first rehab start The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez (knee) made his first rehab start at Triple-A Buffalo Tuesday, May 26, giving up one run and three hits in 4 1/3 innings. Mets | Perez to pitch Tuesday Mike Puma, of the New York Post, reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez (knee) is scheduled to throw at least 50 pitches in his first rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo Tuesday, May 26. Mets | Perez could begin rehab soon The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez (knee) could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo Tuesday, May 26. Mets | Perez to throw simulated game Thursday Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez (knee) is scheduled to throw a 75-pitch simulated game Thursday, May 21. Mets | Perez working with rehab coordinator The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Mets RP Oliver Perez is working with rehabilitation pitching coordinator Guy Conti in Port St. Lucie, Fla. General manager Omar Minaya said the inflammation in Perez's right knee has gone down, and he has been throwing his regular bullpen sessions. The next step will be for Perez to throw in a simulated game, but Minaya said there is no timetable for when that will happen. Mets | Perez to be placed on DL The Associated Press reports the New York Mets plan to place SP Oliver Perez (knee) on the disabled list with tendonitis in his right knee. An MRI Wednesday, May 6, showed patellar tendonitis, which causes pain in the kneecap. He will be placed on the DL Thursday, May 7, retroactive to May 3. Mets | Perez moved to bullpen The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez has been moved to the bullpen after posting an ERA of 9.97 this year. Mets | Perez may decline demotion Steve Popper, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez is unsure if he will accept a demotion to the minor leagues if it is the direction the team goes in. He is sporting an ERA of 9.97 through five starts this year. Mets | Perez could be headed to bullpen, minors or disabled list Updating previous reports, New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel and SP Oliver Perez (knee) held a closed-door meeting Sunday, May 3, according to The Associated Press. The team may consider skipping his next scheduled start, sending him to the minors or using him in long relief on days where he would usually get in his side work. Perez admitted he has been bothered all season by a right knee injury, raising the possibility of a stint on the 15-day disabled list. Mets | Perez has another disastrous outing Saturday New York Mets SP Oliver Perez allowed four runs and five hits over 2 1/3 innings Saturday, May 2, against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to The Associated Press. He walked six and struck out two, as his ERA for the season rose to 9.97. Manager Jerry Manuel kept him in the rotation primarily because of his success against the Phillies last season, but may be considering taking him out again. "I really have to think about it," he said. "His confidence is shot." Perez was 1-0 with an 0.35 ERA against Philadelphia in four starts and 26 innings in 2008. Mets | Perez throws batting practice Wednesday Bart Hubbuch, of the New York Post, reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez threw live batting practice Wednesday, April 29, in an attempt to rectify his struggles this year. Mets | Perez scheduled to make next start Brian Costa, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez is still scheduled to make his next start against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, May 2. The team has considered moving him to the bullpen after his slow start to the year. Mets | Perez to bullpen? The Newark Star-Ledger's Brian Costa reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez may be moved to the bullpen if his recent struggles continue. "I'm really, really concerned about him right now," Mets manager Jerry Manuel said. "I don't know what we'll do. It's something that has me concerned." Perez gave up seven runs on nine hits and three walks in just 4 1/3 innings at Citi Field in an 8-1 loss to the Washington Nationals Sunday, April 26. Perez's ERA is now 9.31. Mets | Perez rebounds from first start The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez allowed just one run and three hits on his way to the win against the San Diego Padres Wednesday, April 15. He walked two and struck out four in the game. Mets | Perez has losing record against SD MLB.com reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez is 1-3 with a 5.40 ERA in his career against the San Diego Padres. Mets | Perez blasted Thursday The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez gave up eight runs in just 4 1/3 innings against the Cincinnati Reds Thursday, April 9. Reds | Phillips struggles against Perez Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds 2B Brandon Phillips is hitting just .231 lifetime against New York Mets SP Oliver Perez. Mets | Perez solid in Cincinnati in his career Mets.MLB.com's Marty Noble reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez is 4-2 with a 3.91 ERA at the Great American Ball Park in his career. Mets | Perez pitching Thursday New York Mets SP Oliver Perez gets the start Thursday, April 9, against the Cincinnati Reds, according to MLB.com. Mets | Perez has disastrous outing Saturday New York Mets SP Oliver Perez allowed six runs (one earned) on two hits in two-thirds of an inning Saturday, April 4, against the Boston Red Sox, according to Jenny Vrentas of The Newark Star-Ledger. He threw 37 pitches, only 14 of which were strikes, before being removed from the game in favor of SP Nelson Figueroa. Mets | Perez has solid outing Tuesday The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Oliver Perez gave up four hits and one run in 6 2/3 innings against the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday, March 31. Mets | Perez says WBC hurt his preparation The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez said he is behind in his preparation for the regular season after pitching in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. "I just threw like six innings in 19 days. That's not easy to come back here after," Perez said. "I am behind from these guys - they have more than 15 innings. I have two more starts, and I have to prepare and get ready." Mets | Warthen rips Perez The New York Post's Mike Puma reports New York Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen said that SP Oliver Perez returned from the World Baseball Classic last week with extra flab, and Perez could use more energy on the mound. "He came into camp in good shape. I thought he was throwing the ball very well when he left camp. I was a little reticent when he left here (for the WBC), and my worries have come to fruition," Warthen said. Mets | Perez roughed up Wednesday Marty Noble, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez gave up six runs and six hits while walking six in 3 2/3 innings pitched Wednesday, March 25. Mets | Perez tosses three scoreless innings Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez tossed three scoreless innings Friday, March 20, giving up two walks and one hit. Mets | Perez struggling in WBC Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez is 0-1 with a 9.45 ERA in two starts for Team Mexico in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Mets | Perez to start Sunday in WBC Jesse Sanchez, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez will start the opening game for Team Mexico Sunday, March 8, against Australia. Mets | Perez to start Thursday Clark Spencer, of The Miami Herald, reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez will start the team's Spring Training game Thursday, Feb. 26. Mets | Will not pursue Manny Updating a previous item, Bart Hubbuch, of the New York Post, reports the New York Mets will not be signing free-agent OF Manny Ramirez (Dodgers), according to general manager Omar Minaya. Minaya said the team will not be making anymore big moves after re-signing SP Oliver Perez. Mets | Could still sign Wolf Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the New York Mets could quickly sign free-agent SP Randy Wolf (Astros) if they offer him a pre-emptive deal. However, free-agent SP Oliver Perez (Mets) remains their No. 1 target. Mets | Closer to re-signing Perez Anthony Rieber, of Newsday, reports the New York Mets are a bit closer to re-signing SP Oliver Perez, according to a baseball source. However, the team continues to talk with free-agent SPs Ben Sheets (Brewers) and Randy Wolf (Astros). Brewers | No interest in Perez The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said the team has no interest in free-agent SP Oliver Perez (Mets). Mets | Still negotiating with Perez Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the New York Mets continue to negotiate with free-agent SP Oliver Perez (Mets), although talks have slowed in the past few days, according to people with knowledge of the situation. The team is also still considered the favorite to sign him. Mets | May have improved Perez's offer Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports the New York Mets may have improved their offer to free-agent SP Oliver Perez (Mets), according to SI.com. Their original offer was for three years and $30 million. Mets | May be willing to offer four years to Perez Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the New York Mets may be willing to offer free-agent SP Oliver Perez (Mets) a four-year deal, according to one source. Cubs | Not interested in Perez Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Chicago Cubs are not interested in free-agent SP Oliver Perez (Mets). Rangers | Not interested in Perez Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Texas Rangers are not interested in signing free-agent SP Oliver Perez (Mets). MLB | Perez added to WBC Doug Miller, of MLB.com, reports free-agent SP Oliver Perez (Mets) will pitch for Mexico in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Draft Guide FREE Fantasy Baseball
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