Chris Perez hopes to be back for Indians' opener

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) -- Cleveland All-Star closer Chris Perez hopes to
be back in the Indians' starting rotation for their season opener on April 1.

The Indians announced Friday that Perez will start the season on the disabled list with a strained right lat muscle.

Perez was placed on the DL on April 1 last year with a strained right lat muscle. He was activated on