Blue Jays pitcher Drew Huthison pulled early with undisclosed injury

By Abbey Westbury
June 15 2012 07:24 PM

CP18857692 — Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Drew Hutchinson (left) stands on the mound with catcher J.P Arencibia and second baseman Kelly Johnson before leaving the game during the first inning of interleague baseball action against Philadelphia Phillies in Toronto on Friday June 15 , 2012. Hutchinson left the game after nine pitches with an injured right elbow. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays had their third pitcher be forced from a start by injury this week when right-hander Drew Hutchison left Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning.

Hutchison had retired two batters with nine pitches when he left the game after a visit from manager John Farrell and a trainer.

Left-hander Aaron Laffey took his place.

Right-hander Brandon Morrow left Monday’s start with a strained left oblique muscle and has been placed on the 15-day disabled list.

Righty Kyle Drabekleft Wednesday’s start after feeling a popping sensation in his right elbow in the fifth inning and has been put on the 15-day disabled list with possible tear in his ulnar collateral ligament.

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