Danny Duffy left his start at Cleveland due to shoulder problem

Kansas City Royals left-hander Danny Duffy left his Tuesday night start at Cleveland in the first inning due to tightness in his pitching shoulder, the team announced later in the game.

Duffy dealt with a shoulder impingement injury earlier this season.

The 29-year-old veteran, who began the night 0-3 against the Indians with a 10.80 ERA this season, gave up a leadoff home run to Francisco Lindor in the bottom of the first. He exited after Jason Kipnis singled six batters later to increase Cleveland's lead to 3-0.

Right-hander Burch Smith came on to get an inning-ending strikeout.

Duffy opened the game 8-11 with a 4.72 ERA in 27 starts this year.

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