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Apr
22

Injury Updates: Morneau, Rolen, Damon, Pagan and Young

By juan

Here’s a running list of injury updates for several Major League players:

– First baseman Justin Morneau received a cortisone shot today to relieve vertebrae inflammation reports Phil Mackey of 1500ESPN.com. Morneau was sidelined for a sixth consecutive game Friday.

Scott Rolen, who has been dealing with shoulder soreness, has also received cortisone shots according to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

– Rays outfielder Johnny Damon was diagnosed with a hairline fracture at the tip of his left ring finger. According to Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune Damon plans to play through the injury.

According to Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com, Mets’ Angel Pagan is heading to the 15-day Disabled List. Pagan left Tuesday’s game after pulling a muscle in his side.

– Twins manager, Ron Gardenhire, said that Delmon Young felt good today after taking swings in the cage reports Phil Mackey of 1500ESPN.com. This means Young will probably avoid going to the Disabled List.

Categories : Injury