Greene, 26, is expected to be ready for spring training. He
will be cleared for physical activity within two weeks and be
able to resume throwing after at least two months, Tigers head
trainer Kevin Rand said.
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Suspended relief pitcher Chris Perez retired earlier this week
in a move that went under the radar for several days.
Perez, the former Cleveland Indians closer who is serving a
50-game suspension from Major League Baseball after testing
positive for a drug of abuse, was with the Baltimore Orioles'
organization at Triple-A Norfolk and the only mention of his
retirement was on the International League transactions report.
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The New York Yankees activated right-hander Michael Pineda from
the 15-day disabled list.
Center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury was held out of the starting
lineup with a sore hip. Ellsbury was injured Tuesday trying to
make a diving catch. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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