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Minnesota Twins veteran starter Carl Pavano was given a precautionary MRI on his throwing shoulder on Sunday morning by team doctors, but is still expected to make his scheduled start on Monday against Cleveland. Fox Sports Net's Tyler Mason reported via Twitter that Pavano's shoulder showed minor inflammation, but that it wasn't severe enough for the team to push his start back.
Gardy said Carl Pavano recently had a precautionary MRI on his right shoulder. A little inflammation, but he'll start tomorrow. #Twins
— Tyler Mason (@FSNtylermason) May 13, 2012
Clearly the Twins were not worried about even the slightest bit of inflammation, but it is a cause for concern that a reliable starter like Pavano would have an MRI exactly one day before he is expected to take the mound. Considering the state of Minnesota's dismal season however, it's entirely possible that the team wants to get as much from proven arm like Pavano as it can.
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