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Police in the Dominican Republic say former major league pitcher Pascual Perez has been killed during an apparent home invasion robbery Telvin Smith Jersey , according to an ESPN report on Thursday.

The 55-year-old Perez last played for the Yankees in 1991. He was suspended in March 1992 following two positive tests for cocaine.

He made his major league debut in 1980 with the Pirates and played 11 seasons, including stints with the Braves and Expos.

Collins Mets Need To Consider Young Arms Pretty Soon - RealGM Wiretap

New York Mets manager Terry Collins says the team might need to consider turning to some of their young arms "pretty soon."

The back end of the team's starting rotation has struggled this season.

"We've gotta get it figured out," Collins said. "There's no question. We've gotta get these guys in a better groove. We've gotta get them where there's more consistency going. You know, we've had to skip starts and move 'em back. We've gotta get more consistent."

The Mets have insisted Zack Wheeler, their top pitching prospect, would remain at Triple-A until he's undoubtedly ready for the big leagues.

"Let's just say if this continues, certainly we've gotta start visiting that here pretty soon," Collins said.

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