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The New York Mets have lost their third pitcher for the season in two days, an alarming rate even by their standards.
Left-hander Oliver Perez will require season-ending surgery to repair patella tendon tendinosis in his right knee, the team said after he was examined Wednesday in New York.
The injury ends a dismal season for Perez, who is expected to fully recover and be ready for spring training.
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