Upton leaves game with injury

Rays center fielder B.J. Upton left Thursday's game against the Indians in Winter Haven after he was struck on his left triceps by a pitch from Paul Byrd in the first inning.

Upton walked slowly to first base as Rays assistant trainer Paul Harker worked on his arm.

Upton reached first base but left the game immediately.

He will have the injury X-rayed once the team returns to St. Pete later this afternoon.

Upton was supposed to play center field but was moved to designated hitter because of a large puddle in shallow center field. Rays manager Joe Maddon didn't want Upton to risk a leg injury while playing on the soft turf.