Chris Perez: Ankle 95 percent healed

Chris Perez said he is "95 percent" healed from October surgery, removing a loose bone and cyst from the back of his left ankle.

Perez pitched through the injury during 2009, and says the injury didn't affect him due to a leg brace he wore. He expects to be healthy for Spring Training although the right-hander's left ankle is still a little weak. Worst case, he will pitch with the brace again. The 24 year old posted a 4.32 ERA in 33 1/3 innings after joining Cleveland and will pitch in a late-inning role.



(rotoworld.com)