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Rays doctor confirms Chris Archer has no structural damage in arm

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Tampa Bay Rays ace Chris Archer has no structural damage in his pitching arm and will be re-examined after playing catch Tuesday.

Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters that team surgeon Dr. Koco Eaton confirmed the original diagnosis of lateral forearm tightness after examining Archer on Monday.

Cash said Monday that he exchanged text messages with Archer, who was encouraged by the results of the examination. The right-hander threw just eight pitches in his last start Saturday against the White Sox and left the game after allowing back-to-back home runs to start the contest.