Braves LHP Minor leaves game with shoulder pain

Mike Minor throws in a game against the New York Mets on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Sept 21, 2014

Braves left-hander Mike Minor left Saturday’s game against the Mets after one inning because of left shoulder discomfort, according to the team.

The Braves had no immediate update on his condition.

Minor faced five batters in the first inning while throwing 20 pitches with nine strikes. He walked lead-off hitter Eric Young Jr and hit Daniel Murphy with a pitch before Lucas Duda drove in a run with a sacrifice fly. Wilmer Flores flied out to right to end the inning.

Reliever David Hale replaced Minor to begin the second inning.

Minor was slowed by tendinitis in his left shoulder during spring training and made no appearances. He opened the season on the disabled list.

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