As part of the new collective bargaing agreement in Major League Baseball (MLB), the top 50 pitching prospects in each year's draft can voluntarily undergo an MRI scan to provide a clearer background of their health.
CBS sports writer, Mike Axisa states, "For obvious reasons, teams have been trying to gain more access to the medical records of draft prospects for years. They want to know as much as possible before the draft. At the same time, we're talking about private and personal medical information. Amateurs don't want to hand that out. I don't blame them."
Axisa breaks down his thoughts on the pros and cons of pre-draft MRIs.
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Jodelle joined TriMed Media Group in 2016 as a senior writer, focusing on content for Radiology Business and Health Imaging. After receiving her master's from DePaul University, she worked as a news reporter and communications specialist.