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Second opinion on Carlos Martinez's shoulder validates the first; arm is in a sling after PRP shot at Andrews Institute

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JUPITER, Fla. (KMOX) -- Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez wore a sling on his arm after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection for his right shoulder, a treatment that will require additional time away from throwing. Martinez will be re-evaluated in two weeks, according to the club, validating an earlier diagnosis that the two-time All-Star needs to strengthen muscles in the shoulder.

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Reporting from the Cardinals' spring training complex, KMOX's Chris Hrabe relays audio from manager Mike Shildt: