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Mets' Michael Conforto leaves with stiffness in lower back

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Mets leftfielder Michael Conforto will be examined by doctors after leaving Wednesday’s 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays with stiffness in his lower back.

Conforto left after his second at-bat, a strike out in the fourth inning. He felt the stiffness after making a swing earlier in the plate appearance.

“It’s just a little bit frustrating just because I can’t remember the last time I came out of a game,” said Conforto, who is hitting .222 in the spring after going 0-for-2. “But I’ve been relatively pain free.”

Mets manager Terry Collins said Conforto has had back spasms in the past.