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Braves right-hander Reynaldo López leaves the base due to stiffness in his right forearm

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NEW YORK — Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Reynaldo López was forced to leave his start against the New York Mets after three innings on Sunday due to a stiff pitching arm.

Atlanta said the measure was a precaution.

López, a 2024 All-Star, allowed three hits in three scoreless innings and struck out two. Three of López’s final five pitches of the game were 95 mph or better, and his final pitch — an 85.7 mph slider to New York’s Brandon Nimmo — was softly grounded to second base.

In the first season of a three-year free agent deal with Atlanta, López has pitched to a 2.06 ERA in 19 starts and 104 2/3 innings. His three scoreless innings against New York on Sunday moved the 30-year-old right-hander into the major league lead in ERA after exceeding the qualifying standard. To qualify for the ERA title, a pitcher must pitch at least one inning per team game.

López is in his first season as a regular starter since 2020. He struggled in his two previous starts leading up to Sunday’s game, giving up seven runs in 12 innings in consecutive losing games.

He is considered an everyday person.

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