MLB REPORT: Nats’ Perez out, balks over deal

Left-hander Odalis Perez was a no-show at the Washington Nationals’ training camp Sunday, the last day for players to report without facing the possibility of disciplinary action.

Perez has expressed his dissatisfaction with his contract since he gave his agent the OK to sign a non-guaranteed minor league deal with Washington on Feb. 5 that would pay him $850,000 if he makes the team, the same stipulation he faced last year.

General manager Jim Bowden hasn’t yet spoken with Perez, and doesn’t know if he’ll show.

“He’s not returned my calls, he’s not returned [manager] Manny’s [Acta] calls, and he hasn’t returned his agent’s calls, so we’re waiting to hear back from him,” Bowden said.

Today at 7 p.m. EST is the mandatory reporting date for players. After that time, teams can determine what kind of action, if any, they will pursue for a player who does not report.

Despite Perez’s absence, Bowden still expects the left-hander to honor his contract.

“He had a chance to sign with any of the 30 teams, and he made an agreement with us,” Bowden said. “He gave his agent authority to close the deal, and the agent signed off on his behalf, and agreed to the deal, and we’re expecting him to honor it.”

Perez was 7-12 with a 4.34 ERA in 30 starts last season.

Right-hander pitcher Jorge Sosa also has not arrived at Washington’s camp, but he’s having visa problems and is expected to arrive Wednesday.

> YANKEES: Team captain Derek Jeter has a sore right hamstring and expects to resume running today. Jeter said his hamstring soreness will not affect his training for next month’s World Baseball Classic. The shortstop is on the United States team.

> ASTROS: Non-roster invitee Toby Hall has decided to have surgery on his right shoulder and will be out four months. Hall hurt his shoulder during batting practice earlier in the week and aggravated a previous injury. Houston said Sunday an MRI showed a torn labrum.

> DIAMONDBACKS: Ten Arizona players and one coach missed spring training drills Sunday with unspecified stomach illnesses. Some players fell sick Saturday night, others arrived at the clubhouse Sunday morning feeling sick and were sent home.

> TWINS: After spending his entire career with the Chicago White Sox and serving as their regular third baseman since the summer of 2002, Joe Crede officially switched sides Sunday when he signed a one-year contract worth between $2.5 and $7 million depending on how much he’s on the field.