Max Fried had to leave the mound early Tuesday.
The Braves pitcher was hit on his left hand by a comebacker in the second inning of his start against the Dodgers.
Here is a look at where the line drive hit Max Fried.
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After being evaluated by team personnel, he was forced to exit the game. The 25-year-old threw just 35 pitches before being replaced by Josh Tomlin.
Max Fried gets hit on his forearm and is unable to continue. The @Braves go to the bullpen as Josh Tomlin is on to pitch. #Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/IyAeHteMRL
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The Braves announced that X-rays on Fried's hand were negative. He is listed as day to day.
X-rays on Fried's left hand were negative. He is day-to-day with a contusion. https://t.co/LXKc5PGiGB
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Fried has been stellar for the Braves so far this season. He entered his start Tuesday with a 4-1 record and a 2.11 ERA in 38 1/3 innings pitched.
The Braves entered Tuesday with an 18-17 record.