Dodgers' McCarthy lifted vs. Padres with right elbow tightness, will undergo MRI on Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Brandon McCarthy was removed from Saturday's contest against the San Diego Padres with right elbow tightness following five-plus shaky inning.

After yielding five runs through the first five innings of Saturday's contest, McCarthy took the mound in the bottom of the sixth and promptly served up a leadoff home run to Justin Upton. McCarthy waved to the dugout immediately following the at-bat, prompting a visit from manager Don Mattingly and a team trainer, and left the game moments later shaking his right arm.

McCarthy, who signed a four-year deal with the Dodgers this winter, served up three home runs before leaving Saturday's game and has allowed nine round-trippers in 23 innings this season.

The 31-year-old was replaced by right-hander Sergio Santos.

McCarthy didn't seem overly optimistic about the injury following the game, stating he'll undergo an MRI on Monday.