Mariano gets shoulder examined

Mariano Rivera was sent home today to get an MRI done on his pitching shoulder. He had been complaining about soreness, according to Ed Price.

"It doesn't seem like it's major," Cashman said. "Just because of who it is and where we are in the standings, we said, 'Let's get it looked at.' "

Rivera waited until the Yankees were eliminated before he brought it to the team's attention. What a team player.

Results from the MRI won't be known until sometime tomorrow. Rivera is expected to rejoin the team in Boston, also tomorrow.