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Top Red Sox Pitching Prospect Reportedly Having MRI For Concerning Injury
TL;DR
Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera is set to undergo an MRI on his right elbow due to inflammation, contradicting earlier reports that he wouldn't need one.
Key points
- Juan Valera is a top pitching prospect for the Red Sox.
- He will have an MRI on his right elbow this week.
- The MRI is due to right-elbow inflammation.
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The Boston Red Sox are holding their breath for one of their top pitching prospects.
Right-handed pitcher Juan Valera will undergo an MRI on his right elbow this week, according to Tim Healy of The Boston Globe. The update contradicted a previous report claiming that Valera wouldn't need an MRI after leaving his most recent start due to right-elbow inflammation.
"Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera is getting an MRI on his elbow, a source said," Healy wrote Tuesday in an X post. "He missed three months last year with an elbow problem and exited his start last week when his elbow flared up again."
Valera is one of the fastest-rising stars in Boston's farm system. The 19-year-old recently landed on Baseball America's top-100 prospects list and is ranked fifth on SoxProspects.com.
Q&A
What injury does Juan Valera have?
Juan Valera is experiencing right elbow inflammation, prompting the need for an MRI.
Why is Juan Valera undergoing an MRI?
Valera is undergoing an MRI to assess the extent of inflammation in his right elbow.
What was the previous report about Juan Valera's injury?
The previous report stated that Valera would not need an MRI after leaving a game due to elbow issues.
