MRI On Ortiz's Shoulder Reveals No Damage

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David Ortiz wasn't on the lineup card posted in the Red Sox clubhouse when he arrived yesterday afternoon.

The Sox announced in the first inning that Ortiz had been taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for an MRI on his left shoulder. The test, according to the club, showed no structural damage.

Ortiz is listed as day to day with a strained shoulder.

Ortiz sustained the injury on an awkward, headfirst slide into second base during the fifth inning of Friday night's 10-3 win. Ortiz tried to stretch a single and was out on the play, though not before Coco Crisp scored on his hit.

"Pretty much what we expected," manager Terry Francona said before Ortiz went for the MRI, which the Sox called precautionary. "We thought he'd show up today and be stiff and sore. Again, he was tested for strength and everything came out really well, so that's good."

Via Boston Globe

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