MRI on Sano’s right elbow comes back clean

ATLANTA — An MRI exam taken on Miguel Sano’s right elbow showed no structural damage, the Twins announced on Monday. Sano will be able to avoid the 15-day disabled list, but he was held out of the lineup against the Braves on Tuesday because of National League rules with no designated hitter.

Sano had been bothered by elbow soreness since his last appearance at third base on Aug. 7, but the slugger said Sunday he wasn’t worried that it was a major injury. It was a concern, however, considering he missed the entire 2014 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on the same elbow. Sano, who tested out his elbow by throwing from third base during batting practice before Tuesday’s game, said he was happy to hear it was just elbow soreness.

“Whenever you get that kind of news, there’s always relief,” Sano said through translator Carlos Font. “It’s that uncertainty of not knowing. But now I’m good. I just need to keep recovering and get back on the field as soon as I can.”

Twins manager Paul Molitor said he …

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