Rangers’ MacKenzie Gore leaves with muscle tightness in back

DENVER — Texas Rangers beginning pitcher MacKenzie Gore left Monday evening’s 7-6 loss at Colorado after one inning due to muscle tightness in his back.

Gore’s ailment occurred on the identical day that the Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager on the 10-day harm record due to decrease back irritation.

The left-hander acquired up gingerly after diving to area a gradual curler to the third base aspect. He remained in the sport and acquired the subsequent two outs, however didn’t return for the underside of the second inning.

“I felt kind of like a cramp in that behind-the-shoulder-blade, mid-back area,” Gore advised reporters, in accordance with MLB.com. “I thought it was something I could probably pitch through. … It was uncomfortable, but it wasn’t a pain, like I hurt myself or anything like that. It’s frustrating for that to happen right from the get-go in the first inning. But we probably made the right move.”

Manager Skip Schumaker stated Gore possible will bear imaging Tuesday.

Acquired from the Washington Nationals In an offseason commerce, the 27-year-old Gore was 3-3 with a 4.50 ERA in 9 earlier begins this season for the Rangers.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.