Brandon McCarthy had shut out the Chicago Cubs over six innings on Saturday when he was removed from the Los Angeles Dodgers win at just 79 pitches. Manager Dave Roberts revealed postgame it was due to tendinitis in McCarthy’s right knee.
Roberts expressed minimal concern over the injury, though McCarthy was sent for an MRI on his balky knee. Thus, the 33-year-old was unavailable to speak with reports after another impressive start.
According to David Vassegh of AM 570 L.A. Sports Radio, the MRI results only revealed the preexisting tendinitis, and McCarthy expects to continue pitching through the discomfort without missing time:
Brandon McCarthy said he's dealt with the tendinitis entire year and has managed it.