National League Wild Card Series-clinching win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night came with a cost, as starter Joe Musgrove exited early because of an elbow injury.
Musgrove threw two slow curveballs to fall behind Matt Olson 2-1 with two outs in the fourth inning and was visited by pitching coach Ruben Niebla. Manager Mike Shildt and an athletic trainer joined them and Musgrove came out.
The team later said he was removed because of right elbow tightness.
Musgrove threw two slow curveballs to fall behind Matt Olson 2-1 with two outs in the fourth inning and was visited by pitching coach Ruben Niebla. Manager Mike Shildt and an athletic trainer joined them and Musgrove came out.
The team later said he was removed because of right elbow tightness.
