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Jul 3, 2008 8:00 pm US/Eastern

Albers 'Excited' About Chance To Rehab Shoulder

BALTIMORE (AP) ― Matt Albers intends to pitch again this season for the Baltimore Orioles.

His priority, however, is to avoid surgery on his right shoulder.

Diagnosed with a torn labrum, Albers has opted for a rehabilitation program rather than an operation and a lengthy recovery.

He made the decision Wednesday after visiting with orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews in Alabama.

The right-hander rejoined the Orioles on Thursday, but won't do much more than put on his uniform and do some running through the weekend.

Then he will head to the team's training complex in Florida to begin the process of getting the pain out of his ailing shoulder.

He has targeted his return for late August or early September.

Albers won't throw a baseball for three weeks before doing some light tossing. He will then pick up the pace and hope for the best.

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