Jeff Beliveau was removed from Saturday's Japan series game due to a mild strain of the left lat muscle, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Beliveau was removed from Saturday's Japan series game due to a mild strain of the left lat muscle, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Analysis:

After retiring all four batters he faced in Saturday's contest in Japan, Beliveau appeared to be dealing with some issues on his left side. The injury was later determined to be a mild lat strain. The 27-year-old lefty should considered be day-to-day for now.