During a game, Arizona Diamondbacks' starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez was forced to exit early due to an apparent injury. Concerns arose in the 2nd inning when a trainer was seen heading to the mound to check on Rodriguez. Shortly after, it was confirmed that Rodriguez would have to leave the game. Further details revealed that Rodriguez was experiencing left lat tightness, which led to his early departure. This incident occurred amid a performance where discomfort was evident, as Rodriguez appeared to be wincing during his warmup pitches before the start of the second inning.
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Dbacks explain why LHP Eduardo Rodriguez left the game tonight. https://t.co/JEYR4H7mHd
The Diamondbacks say Eduardo Rodriguez left the game with left lat tightness.
Eduardo Rodríguez was removed from tonight's game with left lat tightness.
Eduardo Rodriguez exits start with apparent injury https://t.co/yoTpMAAHwc
Diamondbacks lefty Eduardo Rodriguez is exiting the game with a trainer by his side. Replays showed him wincing a bit as he threw his warmup pitches prior to the start of the second inning. Not sure what the issue was.
And @Dbacks Eduardo Rodriguez is going to have to leave this game.
A trainer is heading out to the mound to look at @Dbacks starter Eduardo Rodgriguez here in the 2nd inning.