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Rivera pulled from rehab game with elbow pain

NEW YORK -- T.J. Rivera's rehab from Tommy John surgery hit a snag on Friday, when the infielder experienced discomfort in his right arm during a game at Triple-A Las Vegas. The Mets planned to reevaluate Rivera on Saturday to determine if they must shut down his Minor League rehab assignment.

Recently shifted from Class A Advanced St. Lucie to Las Vegas, Rivera was in the midst of his first game at that level when he felt something in his arm.

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"That's why they felt the need to take him out of the game," Mets manager Mickey Callaway said.