The contact with Texas Rangers medical personnel is a by-product of this being a common pitcher ailment in the MLB. It's not a "shoulder" strain, as the issue is really more in the lats (that attach to the shoulder). Getting input from those specialized and familiar in such case is simply doing your due diligence and wise. Don't sweat the news outlets who are in the business of making news, not reporting truths. That's not to suggest that teams are always transparent ...

The 2nd MRI is also due diligence. They can determine if what they saw is improving beyond just what Dak tells them. It has become evident that Dak will do whatever it takes to get back on the field, and therefore, no matter what he says, it is again just due diligence to validate medically that any strain or tear is actually shrinking. And if it's not, better to know right now so if surgery is an option, then it can be done right away.

Let's not make news where there isn't any .... yet (gulp).