The surgery on Perkins' injured labrum was more extensive than expected and he'll be out at least eight months, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Perkins' labrum had to be reattached to the bone during surgery.

EDGE Analysis

It sounds like Perkins' career could be in doubt after the procedure. He could be ready to start throwing at the start of spring training with an eight month timetable, but any return date is uncertain at this point.