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Joe Kelly leaves with apparent injury in 1st inning

Eduardo Rodriguez can't come back soon enough.

Already working through rotation problems, the Red Sox have more reason to worry after Joe Kelly lasted 23 pitches (10 strikes) Tuesday night before exiting with an apparent injury. The Sox righty recorded two outs in the first inning against the Rays at Fenway Park. After delivering his final pitch, he appeared to attempt to stretch his right back and shoulder area, arching the shoulder.

Red Sox manager John Farrell, head athletic trainer Brad Pearson and the entire infield gathered around Kelly, who threw a few pitches to test how he's feeling after a discussion.