RHP FRANK HERRMANNRight elbow ligament sprain during last outing of Feb 25 at Oakland…The club and Herrmann are still in the process of gathering information for the most appropriate course of action. Frank is currently a non-participant in workouts and there is no timetable for his return. RHP CHRIS PEREZSubscapularis strain in right shoulder (last outing came on Feb 26) ….Will not throw for the next 7-10 days and will begin a Return To Throwing Program when he is asymptomatic. Expected to resume exhibition game activity in 3-to-4 weeks. Chris will not participate in the World Baseball Classic and he will address the media tomorrow at 9AM MT in the Goodyear Press Room. Terry Francona will address Perez post-game today on the field. OF MICHAEL BRANTLEYSuffered left arm laceration on Feb 25 at Oakland…Has resumed lower body strength and conditioning and cardiovascular training. Will commence gripping activities this weekend in preparation for returning to limited baseball activities early next week RHP JOE SMITHSimulated game yesterday, Live BP scheduled for tomorrow.
