A Detroit Tigers pitcher has suffered a setback in his rehab.
Right-hander Burch Smith exited his rehab outing for Triple-A Toledo two pitches into his relief appearance on Thursday, July 23. He threw two fastballs to begin the top of the seventh inning, showing visible discomfort on both pitches, before walking off the mound and talking with a trainer.
According to Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, Smith pulled himself out of the game with an apparent issue with his right shoulder. Smith will be evaluated for a potential injury in his shoulder and lat area, though the Tigers don't yet know the extent of the issue.
CHRISTIAN ROMO: A.J. Hinch doing whatever it takes for needed wins
"Obviously, it's never good when a guy has to call it off," he said. "So some concern there, but I don't have any update until he gets evaluated by a doctor."
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Right-hander Burch Smith exited his rehab outing for Triple-A Toledo two pitches into his relief appearance on Thursday, July 23. He threw two fastballs to begin the top of the seventh inning, showing visible discomfort on both pitches, before walking off the mound and talking with a trainer.
According to Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, Smith pulled himself out of the game with an apparent issue with his right shoulder. Smith will be evaluated for a potential injury in his shoulder and lat area, though the Tigers don't yet know the extent of the issue.
CHRISTIAN ROMO: A.J. Hinch doing whatever it takes for needed wins
"Obviously, it's never good when a guy has to call it off," he said. "So some concern there, but I don't have any update until he gets evaluated by a doctor."
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