The Cleveland Indians placed closer Chris Perez on the disabled list on Monday due to a right shoulder injury. The team announced Tuesday an MRI revealed Perez has mild tendonitis in his rotator cuff.

Rotator cuff tendinitis, or tendonitis, affects the tendons and muscles that help move your shoulder joint. If you have tendinitis, it means that your tendons are inflamed or irritated. Rotator cuff ...

Things are looking up for Jake Peavy. The White Sox right-hander is already a lock to open the season on the 15-day disabled list because of rotator cuff tendinitis in his throwing shoulder, but he ...

What Is Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy? Rotator cuff tendinopathy is when a tendon in your shoulder has tiny tears in it or is inflamed and hurts. It’s usually caused by overuse or general wear and tear.

Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez throws out Minnesota Twins Jason Kubel at first base during the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Cleveland, Ohio August 13, 2011. REUTERS ...