Rays' Xavier Cedeno: Getting second opinion this week

Cedeno (forearm) was examined by Rays team physician Dr. Koco Eaton on Monday and will seek a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews later in the week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

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The veteran southpaw's prognosis has been somewhat foreboding since his placement on the 10-day disabled list with what was described as "tightness" in the forearm. With rumblings of a potential months-long absence, Cedeno and the team will make sure to exhaust their options in evaluating the injury, with a visit to the renowned Alabama surgeon the next step in that process.