Red Sox reliever Zack Kelly left Wednesday’s game against the Rays with what appeared to be a serious arm injury.
The 28-year-old righty left the game in the fifth inning after taking the mound in relief of starter Chris Sale. With two out in the frame, Kelly delivered a pitch that hit u200bu200bYandy Diaz at the plate.
Kelly immediately dropped to the field after releasing the pitch, placing his hands over his face before clutching his right elbow.
Fighting back tears, Kelly was quickly escorted off the diamond by Alex Cora and a member of the team training staff.