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Perez, Cabrera undergo surgeries
Both players expected to make normal offseason programs
By Bill Chastain / MLB.com
10/08/09 12:32 PM EST
Chris Perez and Asdrubal Cabrera each underwent surgical procedures on Wednesday, the Indians announced.Perez underwent left ankle surgery to remove a loose bone from the back of the his ankle and a cyst on the lateral side of the same joint. The 40-minute procedure was performed by Dr. Jim Sferra and Indians head team physician Dr. Mark Schickendantz.
Perez went 0-1 with a 4.32 ERA in 32 appearances for the Indians in 2009. The right-hander will begin rehab immediately and is expected to begin his normal offseason strength and conditioning program in December.
Cabrera underwent a right elbow arthroscopy. The 30-minute procedure was performed by Dr. Schickendantz, who removed loose bodies from the shortstop's elbow. He, too, will begin physical therapy immediately and will remain in Cleveland for the next four-to-six weeks. He is also expected to be able to initiate his normal offseason strength and conditioning in December.
Cabrera hit .308 with six home runs and 68 RBIs for the Indians in 2009.
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
