The Carp announced Mike's MRI results yesterday.
The results are not serious and inflammation is the cause of his pain.

Mike said through a spokesman for the Carp,
"The pain is decreasing as each day passes.
Being careful not to get the shoulder inflamed, I've started to rehab and strengthen my shoulder.
After that, I will be able to contribute to our team."

The spokesman also said that Mike was leaving Nichinan for Hiroshima on Friday.