Arizona Diamondbacks veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado has left his second-straight game early after suffering an apparent injury.

In the ninth inning of Friday night's matchup with the Seattle Mariners, Arenado was hit in the back of the elbow by a pitch from Mariners flame-throwing closer Andres Muñoz. He appeared to be in immediate, serious pain, and exited straight away to the clubhouse alongside a trainer.

After the game, however, some relieving information was revealed by manager Torey Lovullo.

Torey Lovullo provides update on Nolan Arenado

May 10, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado in the second inning against the New York Mets at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

According to the manager, Arenado was struck in the part of the elbow that contains a nerve capable of causing a great deal of pain. But Arenado appears to have avoided serious injury.

"It just crumbles you.…