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Published - Monday, May 05, 2008
Baker to have MRI, Slowey may start Thursday
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins right-hander Scott Baker was set to have an MRI on his strained right groin muscle today.
“After what happened the last time, you’ve got to be precautious with it,” said Baker, who left the mound on Saturday night against the Detroit Tigers after three innings when he felt an aggravation of the injury that also forced him out early from his previous start.
Baker said after Sunday’s game that he wasn’t worried, and that he thought he would be able to avoid the disabled list.
“It’s not near as bad as it was last time,” Baker said.
The Twins designated right-hander Kevin Slowey, who has been on a minor league rehab assignment recovering from a strained right biceps muscle, as their probable starter for Thursday’s game against the Chicago White Sox.
That means Baker’s next turn would be Saturday at home against the Boston Red Sox. If he’s not cleared to start then, the team will have to call a pitcher up from Triple-A.
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