The Dodgers tried to trade Odalis Perez during the off-season, but no one was willing to take on his salary. Including a deferred signing bonus, he is owed about $9 million this season and $10 million next season. There is also a club option for 2008, which can be bought out for $1.5 million. A potential trade partner might be the New York Mets. Starter Victor Zambrano suffered a torn flexor tendon in his elbow Saturday and will be sidelined the rest of the season. Met third base coach Manny Acta was the manager of the Dominican Republic team in the World Baseball Classic, and Perez pitched well for him. Two sources said the Dodgers will contact the Mets about Perez, perhaps as soon as today.