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    Daniel Palencia’s MRI reveals minor flexor strain

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    Cubs’ skipper Craig Counsell told reporters on Saturday that the MRI on the injured elbow of right-hander Daniel Palencia revealed only a minor flexor strain.

    That’s about the best possible news that the Cubs and fantasy managers could have received here. The expectation is that he’ll be shut down from throwing for about a week before starting to ramp back up. The Cubs will likely patch together the ninth inning in the meantime.
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