http://blogs.tampabay.com/rays/2009/01/pena-had-abdomi.html
Carlos Pena had offseason abdominal surgery to repair a tear in his lower abdominal muscle. The surgery was minor, but Pena will not be able to play in the WBC. There is a rule that if you have had offseason surgery you cannot play in the WBC. That is the same reason why Garza won’t play for Mexico. Carlos WILL be ready for Opening Day and spring training, so no worries there.
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