Mar 8, 2016; Sarasota, FL, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (50) fist pumps with catcher Matt Wieters (32) as he is taken out of the game during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Catcher Matt Wieters of the Baltimore Orioles complained of right elbow soreness and was removed from Saturday’s exhibition game against the Minnesota Twins after one inning.
During that inning behind the plate, Wieters threw high on a stolen-base attempt by Minnesota’s Eduardo Nunez.
Manager Buck Showalter said X-rays were taken but no problem was revealed. He indicated that the 29-year-old catcher would be re-evaluated on Monday.
“Doctors examined him,” Showalter told reporters. “I think everybody gets alarmed because of, rightfully so, with the surgery there. Hopefully, it’ll manage and be OK.”
Wieters had Tommy John surgery in 2014.
