Chris Perez out 3-4 weeks w/ shoulder strain
Chris Perez - R - Cleveland Indians
March 1, 2013 - 1:50 PM ET
Chris Perez will not appear in Cactus League games for the next 3-4 weeks after being diagnosed with a strain of the subscapularis muscle in his right shoulder.
The closer will be shut down for the next 7-10 days and obviously will no longer pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. While he technically could have time to make it back for Opening Day, this almost surely means he'll begin the season on the disabled list. Vinnie Pestano should handle the ninth inning while Perez is out.
Source: Cleveland Indians on Twitter