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Phillies' Cristopher Sánchez Exits Start Early With Left Forearm Soreness

The All-Star pitcher will undergo further evaluation after leaving Tuesday’s game against the Mets following diminished velocity and a two-inning outing.

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Overview

  • Cristopher Sánchez was removed from Tuesday's start against the Mets after two innings due to left forearm soreness and reduced velocity.
  • The Phillies announced that Sánchez will undergo additional medical evaluations to determine the extent of the issue.
  • He allowed two runs on four hits, two walks, and a wild pitch while striking out two in 58 pitches before being replaced by Joe Ross in the third inning.
  • Sánchez, a key part of Philadelphia's rotation, entered the game with a 2-0 record and a 2.96 ERA over four starts this season.
  • The 28-year-old is in the first year of a four-year, $22.5 million contract extension and was an All-Star last season, finishing with a 3.32 ERA in 181⅔ innings.