Cueto exits early with injury after rough Marlins debut

MIAMI (AP) — Johnny Cueto’s debut with the Miami Marlins didn’t last long. The 37-year-old pitcher exited with right biceps tightness after allowing a three-run homer to Joey Gallo in the second inning of Miami’s series opener against the Minnesota Twins. Cueto gave up four runs and three hits in one-plus inning. Max Kepler also went deep for the Twins leading off the game. The Marlins signed Cueto to an $8.5 million, one-year contract in January that includes a club option for 2024. The 15-year veteran took Pablo López’s spot in Miami’s rotation after López was traded to Minnesota for AL batting champion Luis Arraez. Kepler also left early because of right knee soreness. He hobbled off first base after reaching on an infield single in the fourth.