Chris Perez Sent to AAA

Jul/20/08 03:32 PM Filed in: Chris Perez
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Right-handed reliever Chris Perez was sent to Memphis Class AAA farm club on Friday.

Perez was 2-1 with a 4.18 ERA, striking out 22 in 23 2/3 innings of work. He started fast, but has struggled a little lately.

La Russa said Perez needs to work on developing pitches other than his fastball.

"We sent Chris down so he can keep working on his arsenal," La Russa said. "He needs to keep adding ways to get hitters out, and I'm sure we'll bring him back this year."

(mlb.com)