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Chris Archer Has No Structural Damage in Forearm Injury, Will Be Re-Examined

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer left the team's game Saturday against the Chicago White Sox with a forearm injury.

Per Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times, Rays orthopedic surgeon Koco Eaton announced Archer was dealing with lateral forearm tightness but did not have any structural damage.

Mooney also noted Archer will play catch on Tuesday before being re-examined.

The Rays initially announced Archer was removed as a precaution with tightness in his right forearm. The 28-year-old was removed from Saturday's game after allowing back-to-back homers to the first two White Sox hitters he faced.