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Corey Kluber injures abdomen during rehab stint with Clippers, will not play for at least 2 weeks

Posted at 3:59 PM, Aug 20, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-20 15:59:54-04

CLEVELAND — Bad news Tribe fans.

Indians pitcher Corey Kluber was removed from Sunday's Columbus Clippers game after experiencing tightness to his left abdomen during the first inning.

He was examined in Cleveland and found out he had an internal oblique strain.

Kluber has been shut down from throwing and will begin a rehab program.

He will be re-examined in two weeks.

Kluber was just beginning his rehab stint after breaking his arm in May.

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