Kyle Schwarber exited a baseball game due to a left elbow injury sustained during a pickoff attempt.
Details of the Injury
During the bottom of the third inning, Kyle Schwarber experienced discomfort in his left elbow. Following the game, it was confirmed by his manager that the injury was a contusion/hyperextension of the elbow.
Key details surrounding the incident include:
- Affected Area: Left elbow
- Initial Symptom: Discomfort
- Diagnosis: Contusion/hyperextension
- Cause: Diving back to first base
- Circumstance: Pickoff attempt by Rays right-hander Taj Bradley
How the Injury Occurred
The injury occurred when Schwarber was diving back to first base during a pickoff attempt initiated by Rays right-hander Taj Bradley. This specific play in the third inning led to his early exit from the game.
