Dodgers' Perez Lands on Injured List with Back Inflammation

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed pitcher Martin Perez on the injured list due to lower back inflammation. The news came from manager Walt Weiss on Wednesday, with Perez experiencing the issue despite a seemingly normal outing in his last start where he threw 79 pitches.

While the exact timeline for Perez's return is unclear, the injury adds another concern for the Dodgers' pitching staff. This development occurs as the team continues its playoff push, having recently secured their 14th consecutive postseason berth.