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Wieters exits game with right elbow soreness

SARASOTA, Fla. -- Orioles catcher Matt Wieters left Saturday afternoon's game against the Twins with right elbow soreness.

Wieters got the start at catcher and played the top of the first inning in the field. However, Henry Urrutia pinch-hit for him in the bottom of the frame. Wieters initially remained in the dugout but then departed for the clubhouse after the top of the second.

Wieters underwent Tommy John surgery on the elbow in 2014 and didn't return to action until last June. He played 75 games in '15, starting 55 behind the plate, and hit .