The Phillies have temporarily shut down Cliff Lee after the left-hander felt renewed discomfort in his pitching elbow.

The Phillies announced Sunday that Lee underwent an MRI on Friday.

The exam did not indicate any ligament damage, but the Phillies have decided to scratch Lee from his next scheduled spring start Tuesday. The former Cy Young Award winner is expected to resume throwing Monday, although the team stated that his throwing program will progress "as tolerated."