Gerrit Cole did not pitch against the White Sox on Tuesday as planned.
The Astros righty — and American League Cy Young contender — was warming up for Game 2 of a double-header against the White Sox when he promptly stopped.
He was in the bullpen but left and went to the dugout pointing at his leg in the process.
Gerrit Cole just walked out the bullpen pointing at his leg ?
— Kevin Vázquez (55-48)??? (@buschlitepapi) August 14, 2019
Chris Devenski started the game.
Chris Devenski is starting for the @astros instead of Gerrit Cole, who was scheduled to start the second game of the doubleheader. No announcement has been made to explain why.
— Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) August 14, 2019
Cole left with right hamstring discomfort, the Astros announced.
Gerrit Cole was scratched from tonight’s start due to right hamstring discomfort while warming up.
— Houston Astros (@astros) August 14, 2019
Manager A.J. Hinch told reporters after the game Cole told him he does not believe he is seriously hurt.
A.J. Hinch said Gerrit Cole doesn't think his hamstring injury is that serious. Cole wasn't available to speak to reporters after the game.
— Jake Kaplan (@jakemkaplan) August 14, 2019
The 28-year-old is 14-5 this season with a 2.87 ERA with 226 strikeouts in 156 2/3 innings pitched.
He is a free agent after the season.
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