It’s been a great run for Shane Carle in April so far, but after throwing his first two pitches in May, he was forced to depart the seventh inning of Tuesday’s game with an injury. Facing Adrian Gonzalez, Carle missed the zone with each of his first two attempts, and then signaled for the trainers while shaking his head and snapping his fingers.
RHP Shane Carle left tonight’s game after experiencing numbness in his right index finger and thumb.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 2, 2018
There are many causes for numbness in the hand and fingers, some pitching-related, others not.