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Angels’ Patrick Sandoval Leaves Game With Injury

Originally posted on Los Angeles Angels on SI
By Maren Angus-Coombs | Last updated Jun 21, 2024 11:48 PM ET

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval walked Shohei Ohtani twice on Friday night at Dodger Stadium. After issuing the free pass in the third inning, Sandoval was clearly in pain as he motioned to the Angels' dugout for help.

Sandoval would leave his start against the Los Angeles Dodgers after 2.1 innings alongside trainer Matt Biancuzzo and manager Ron Washington.

#Angels Patrick Sandoval in obvious discomfort after this pitch. Left with an apparent arm injury. pic.twitter.com/hizfOQwzO3
— Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) June 22, 2024

A couple of innings later, the Angels updated Sandoval's status: right forearm tightness was the reason for his early exit. Sandoval hasn't dealt with any major injuries since making his major league debut with the Angels in 2019. But he appeared to be favoring his elbow as he left the field, and the Angels later announced the injury as left forearm tightness.

Patrick Sandoval was removed from tonight's game with left forearm tightness.
— Angels PR (@LAAngelsPR) June 22, 2024

The starter was replaced by Hunter Strickland finishing the night giving up two hits, two walks and one strikeout.

Sandoval's season has been very up and down. He entered the night 2-8 with an ERA of 5.23 but has shown flashes of greatness. He has been searching to find the 2022 version of him who finished 6-9 with a 2.91 ERA across 27 starts.

Hopefully, this injury won't shelf Sandoval for too long. The Angels already have quite the collection of veterans on the injured list and don't need to add anymore.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Angels on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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