Sánchez, who allowed four hits and two runs, was lifted from the game after two innings. He said he didn’t start feeling tightness in his forearm until after the second inning.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez has been removed from his start against the New York Mets because of left forearm tightness.

Phillies manager Rob Thomson said left-hander Cristopher Sánchez felt normal, one day after he was removed from a start against the New York Mets because of left forearm tightness, and will not