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Oliver Perez, SP, New York MetsHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsMets | Four activated The Sports Network reports the New York Mets activated SP Oliver Perez (knee), P Fernando Nieve (quadriceps), SP Jonathon Niese (hamstring) and OF Fernando Martinez (knee) from the 60-day disabled list Thursday, Nov. 12. Mets | Regret choosing Perez over Wolf SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the New York Mets regret signing SP Oliver Perez in the offseason instead of Los Angeles Dodgers SP Randy Wolf. Mets | Perez to 60-day DL CBSSports.com reports the New York Mets moved SP Oliver Perez (knee) to the 60-day disabled list Monday, Sept. 28. Mets | Surgeries for Santana, Perez go well Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets SPs Johan Santana (elbow) and Oliver Perez (knee) both underwent successful surgeries Tuesday, Sept. 1. Santana had multiple bone fragments removed from his left elbow, and Perez had scar tissue removed from the patella tendon in his right knee. Mets | Santana, Perez to undergo surgery Tuesday Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets SPs Johan Santana (elbow) and Oliver Perez (knee) will both undergo surgery Tuesday, Sept. 1. Santana will have bone chips removed from his left elbow, and Perez will have scar tissue removed from the patella tendon in his left knee. Both pitchers are expected to be ready for Spring Training next year. Mets | Perez to DL The New York Post's Bart Hubbuch reports the New York Mets placed SP Oliver Perez (knee) on the disabled list Wednesday, Aug. 26. Mets | Perez to undergo surgery, out for year The New York Post's Bart Hubbuch reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez (knee) will undergo season-ending surgery on his knee to repair the tendonitis in his right knee. He is expected to be ready for Spring Training next year. Mets | Perez to have knee examined The New York Post's Bart Hubbuch reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez (knee) returned to New York to have his right knee examined. Mets | Perez not expected to make next start The New York Post's Bart Hubbuch reports New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel is not expecting SP Oliver Perez to make his next scheduled start against the Chicago Cubs Friday, Aug. 28. RP Pat Misch is being considered for the start. Mets | Perez suffers shortest outing ever The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez surrendered six runs in just two thirds of an inning Sunday, Aug. 23, against the Philadelphia Phillies, before he was removed. Manager Jerry Manuel said he would likely keep Perez in the rotation because there are no other options. Mets | Perez ready to make next start The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez (knee) had a short throwing session Thursday, Aug. 20, and pronounced himself ready to start against the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday, Aug. 23. Mets | Perez expected to make next start The Associated Press reports New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel expects SP Oliver Perez (knee) to make his next start against the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday, Aug. 23. Mets | Perez injured, stays in game Tuesday The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez (knee) said he re-aggravated his right knee injury covering first base in the second inning, but he remained in the game Tuesday, Aug. 18, against the Atlanta Braves. He said he would wait to see how it feels Wednesday, Aug. 19, before determining whether he can make his next start as scheduled. Mets | Perez hurls quality start Friday New York Mets SP Oliver Perez allowed one run on two hits over 6 1/3 innings Friday, Aug. 7, against the San Diego Padres, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out seven, but ended up with a no-decision. MLB | Many WBC participants on DL this year John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports there a large amount of players this year that participated in the World Baseball Classic before the season that have spent time on the disabled list this year. The list of players that have been injured are: New York Mets RP J.J. Putz, San Diego Padres SP Jake Peavy, Chicago Cubs SP Ted Lilly, Florida Marlins RP Matt Lindstrom, Houston Astros RP LaTroy Hawkins, Atlanta Braves RP Jorge Campillo, Mets SP Oliver Perez, Kansas City Royals RP Joakim Soria, Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka, New York Yankees RP Damaso Marte, Toronto Blue Jays SP Scott Richmond and Minnesota Twins RP Jesse Crain. Mets | Perez may be used in relief According to The Newark Star-Ledger, New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel may be willing to use SP Oliver Perez as a situational lefty reliever in between starts if he has a long rest between starts. Mets | Perez wild in loss The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez (2-3) allowed four earned runs while walking six and hitting a batter in six innings in a loss to the Washington Nationals Tuesday, July 21. Mets | Perez puts up quality start Thursday The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez allowed three earned runs over six innings against the Atlanta Braves Thursday, July 16, but he did not factor into the decision. Perez walked four and allowed five hits while striking out six in the game. Mets | Second-half rotation set Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Mets have set their starting rotation for the second half of the season. SP Oliver Perez will start against the Atlanta Braves Thursday, July 16, followed by SP Mike Pelfrey, SP Johan Santana, SP Fernando Nieve and SP Livan Hernandez. Mets | Perez wild in win Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez (2-2) walked a season-high seven in five innings but recorded the win against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, July 8. He gave up four hits and struck out two in the contest. Mets | Perez activated CBSSports.com reports the New York Mets activated SP Oliver Perez (knee) from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, July 8. Mets | Perez to start Wednesday Confirming previous reports, New York Mets SP Oliver Perez will start Wednesday, July 8, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Ben Shpigel of The New York Times. He replaces Tim Redding in the starting rotation. Mets | Perez gives up three runs in rehab start The Associated Press reports New York Mets P Oliver Perez (knee) 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. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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