Tue 3/6/12 1:54 PM

Chris Perez (oblique) made 45 throws from a distance of 60 feet Tuesday in Indians camp. It was Perez's first game of catch since he strained his left oblique in late February. Initial reports had him returning within a 4-6 week timetable. If he's on the shorter end of that, the 26-year-old right-hander could be ready for Opening Day.