MRI reveals mild flexor strain for Pomeranz

Pomeranz exits with an injury FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Red Sox left-hander Drew Pomeranz underwent an MRI on Saturday that revealed a mild flexor tendon strain in his left elbow.

Though the Red Sox are hopeful Pomeranz can still start the season on time, he will get re-evaluated on Tuesday and won't throw again before that.

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The results came a day after Pomeranz was removed from his Grapefruit League start against the Cardinals after just 17 pitches with what was described as tightness in his forearm.

"Just the flexor tendon strain. No structural damage," said Red Sox manager Alex Cora after a 5-3 loss to the Yankees. "We'll see Tuesday. At this time, we feel pretty confident…