Cubs' Brett Anderson Exits vs. Yankees with Back Injury, Says He's Embarrassed

Chicago Cubs pitcher Brett Anderson said he was "embarrassed" on Twitter after allowing five runs in 0.1 innings of work in Saturday's 11-6 loss to the New York Yankees:

Anderson, 29, exited after allowing six hits to his first seven batters. He was booed loudly by the Chicago crowd and was flanked by a trainer, who diagnosed him with "lower back tightness," per Carrie Muskat of the team's official website.

This was the second time in as many starts and third time in his last four that Anderson has been shelled. He currently has an 8.18 ERA and 2.09 WHIP, giving up 19 runs over his last 11.1 innings of work.

"Whenever the backup catcher gets more outs than you, that's not a positive," Anderson told reporters Saturday night, referencing catcher Miguel Montero, who handled ninth-inning duties. 

Manager Joe Maddon told reporters the Cubs will likely place Anderson on the disabled list. Mike Montgomery or minor leaguer Eddie Butler will replace him in the rotation. 

Anderson underwent back surgery in March 2016, limiting him to just four appearances with the Los Angeles Dodgers. A formerly promising prospect in the Oakland Athletics organization, Anderson's career has been undone by a series of injuries. He has made 20 starts in a season just twice in his career.