Martin Perez Injury: Aiming for Aug. 2 rehab start

Perez (elbow) is aiming to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Aug. 2, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Out since mid-April with a left flexor strain, Perez has been throwing off a mound and will progress to facing hitters at the end of this week. Assuming his rehab continues to move along without hiccups, he will be cleared for rehab games in early August and likely return from the 60-day injured list before September if all goes well.