Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cal Quantrill leaves Saturday night’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays after developing right lat tightness. He exits after throwing only 12 pitches and facing just four batters, with the injury issue prompting an early departure.
Quantrill does not show signs of being in immediate pain. He is visited on the mound by Rangers manager Skip Schumaker, pitching coach Jordan Tiegs, and head trainer Matt Lucero before he stops pitching. The timing of the exit comes at the start of Toronto’s second inning, after George Springer’s groundout to shortstop.
Both outlets describing the incident agree on the key details: Quantrill’s abrupt removal after 12 pitches, the specific problem being right lat tightness, and the Rangers’ on-field staff involvement prior to his departure. No additional reporting details about prognosis or a specific injury diagnosis are provided in the sources provided.
