NEW YORK — On this night, given recent injury news on multiple pitchers, this is the last thing the Mets needed.
Starting pitcher Marcus Stroman left Tuesday's game against the Braves in the second inning because of left hip soreness.
He appeared to slip and tweak his hip while delivering a 1-1 pitch to the Braves' Austin Riley with no outs. He did a little bounce right after throwing the pitch, almost as if he felt immediate pain or discomfort.
Stroman then got off the mound and began pacing before manager Luis Rojas and athletic trainer Joe Golia left the dugout to check on the right-hander.