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Napoli to undergo MRI on hips
Mike Napoli - C - Boston Red Sox
Feb. 12, 2013 - 11:45 AM ET

Mike Napoli will not play any first base until he undergoes an MRI on his hips.

Napoli was diagnosed with avascular necrosis during his pre-signing physical with the Red Sox, but he has been asymptomatic until this point. Assuming all goes well with the MRI, he should be cleared for first base duties next week.