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Terrible news. According to Perez, Feliciano was jet skiing with his family on Sunday before passing away in his sleep. He was diagnosed with a rare genetic heart condition in 2013, but it’s unclear if that factored into his passing. Feliciano is best known for his time with the Mets, including a run between 2006-2010 in which he posted a 3.09 ERA over 408 appearances. He’s the last player in MLB to surpass 90 appearances in a season, which he did in 2010. His incredible workload earned him the nickname “Perpetual Pedro.” Feliciano was never quite the same after that, as shoulder issues limited him to just 25 appearances for the remainder of his career, which included an ill-fated stint with the Yankees. Still, he’ll always be remembered fondly by Mets fans. Rest in peace Pedro and our thoughts to the Feliciano family.

Hindsight being 20/20, the Yankees now wish Feliciano would have just undergone the procedure at the beginning of the year. Now he’s missed all of this season and would seem to be in danger of sitting out all of 2012, as well. It appears the Yanks will get zero return on investment from the two-year, $8 million deal they inked the lefty reliever to last offseason.

He was cleared to make room for the newly-signed David Aardsma. Feliciano underwent rotator cuff surgery last September and is expected to miss most of the 2012 season.

It’s just a procedural move. Feliciano underwent rotator cuff surgery in early September and is in line to miss a significant chunk of the 2012 season. This, after sitting out all of this year with shoulder problems.

Feliciano was recently cleared for a rehab assignment with the Yankees’ Gulf Coast League affiliate, and is expected to serve as a low-leverage option when healthy. He hasn’t pitched since signing a two-year, $8 million contract last offseason. His $4.5 million option in 2013 will be declined.

Feliciano is currently working his way back from rotator cuff surgery last September. While it’s nice to hear he’s finally making progress, he still has a long road ahead of him. The 35-year-old southpaw has yet to throw a pitch for the Bombers since signing a two-year, $8 million contract.

Feliciano, who was signed to a free agent deal by the Yankees before the 2011 season, has yet to appear in a game with his new club. He is getting much closer though, and struck out three in a scoreless inning on Friday. He’s likely to return to the Bombers bullpen near the end of August, and will provided welcomed depth.

Feliciano has a 2.84 ERA and 8/3 K/BB ratio in 6 1/3 innings over seven rehab appearances between rookie ball, High-A Tampa and Double-A Trenton. He is likely just days away from finally joining the Yankees’ bullpen.

Feliciano tossed three shutout innings during his time with the Yankees’ Gulf Coast League affiliate while striking out five and walking just one. The 35-year-old southpaw has yet to throw a pitch with the Yankees due to shoulder problems, but there’s a chance he could join the club in September if all goes well.

Feliciano was originally scheduled to pitch Tuesday, but the game was rained out. The veteran southpaw has now pitched four shutout innings during his rehab assignment and could be join the Yanks’ bullpen in September barring any setbacks.