On Monday, an MRI exam on his right forearm showed a mild
strain of the flexor muscle. He won't be able to pick up a
baseball for at least 10 days and he won't be able to pitch for
three to four weeks.
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Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison will miss the
rest of the regular season after suffering a groin injury in
Saturday's game.
Harrison is expected to be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks, the
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. There's a chance he could
return if the Pirates advance to the postseason.
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The Boston Red Sox announced plans to celebrate 10-time All-Star
and three-time World Series champion David Ortiz during his
final weekend of the regular season.
The Red Sox face the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park from
Friday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 2.
Throughout the weekend, the team will celebrate Big Papi's
accomplishments on the field during his 14-year career in a Red
Sox uniform and his leadership in the clubhouse and in the
community -- both in New England and in the Dominican Republic.
(Editing by Frank Pingue)
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