Brandon Morrow left Monday night's loss to the Nationals after just nine pitches because of a strained muscle in his left side.
After giving up a leadoff double to Steve Lombardozzi, the Blue Jays right-hander motioned for the trainer after missing low on a 1-1 pitch to Bryce Harper, the second hitter of the game.
"I felt it on the first pitch to Harper," Morrow said. "I felt like a stabbing in my side when I threw it."
Morrow continued to feel tightness in his lower rib cage after coming out of the game and will be reevaluated Tuesday.
Morrow Leaves Start With Side Strain





