David Price's elbow has Red Sox on alert

Boston lefthander David Price was scratched from his first spring training start and will consult with specialists after experiencing soreness in his left forearm and elbow.

Price, who is scheduled to make his first spring start this weekend, underwent a magnetic resonance imaging exam Wednesday, but results of the test were not yet available. Still, Price is expected to seek second opinions from Dr. James Andrews and Dr. Neil ElAttrache, who are at the NFL combine in Indianapolis.

Red Sox manager John Farrell said Price threw 38 pitches in a two-inning simulated game Tuesday and felt no discomfort. He first noticed the soreness Wednesday morning.

"He's gone through some soreness in the forearm/elbow area in previous spring trainings, but this one has got a little bit more intensity to it," Farrell said.

Red Sox President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski said the club was setting up appointments for Price. "You're concerned any time any of your pitchers have a sore elbow," Dombrowski said.

Price went 17-9 with a 3.99 ERA in a major league-high 35 starts last season, his first in Boston. The Red Sox signed him in December 2015 to a seven-year, $210 million contract.

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