D-backs 1B Paul Goldschmidt getting MRI on right elbow

Sep 4, 2017, 3:33 PM | Updated: Sep 5, 2017, 12:11 pm

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt walks back to dugout after strikeout in the bottom of the third inning against Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field, Tuesday, August 29, 2017, Phoenix. (Cronkite News/ Jamie Nish)

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BY ARIZONA SPORTS

Paul Goldschmidt remained out of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ starting lineup Monday for the second game in a row because of an elbow issue.

#Dbacks manager Torey Lovullo says Paul Goldschmidt is dealing with right elbow issues and is returning to Phoenix for an MRI.

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) September 4, 2017

The first baseman didn’t play in the series finale at Colorado on Sunday and was replaced by the recently called-up Kris Negron at first base during the 5-1 win. Utility man Adam Rosales was listed as the starting first baseman Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Negron moved to shortstop.

In order, Arizona manager Torey Lovullo put together a lineup of David Peralta, Negron, A.J. Pollock, J.D. Martinez, Brandon Drury and Jake Lamb for the series opener in Los Angeles.

In the thick of the MVP race, Goldschmidt is batting .314 with 33 home runs and 109 RBI — 16 off his career-high — so far in 2017.

Sitting out will delay Goldschmidt’s quest toward reaching the 1,000-hit mark for his career. He is currently at 996 hits.

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Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black, right, argues with second base umpire Brian O'Nora after he called out Charlie Blackmon for straying out of the base path to avoid a tag from Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Brandon Drury in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Denver. The Diamondbacks won 5-1. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon follows through with his swing after connecting for an RBI-single off Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Godley in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Denver. The Diamondbacks won 5-1. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story strikes out while swinging at pitch from Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Godley (52) to end the bottom of the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Denver. The Diamondbacks won 5-1. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte circles the bases after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez to lead off the top of the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Denver. The Diamondbacks won 5-1. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Brandon Drury follows the flight of his two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Denver. The Diamondbacks won 5-1. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Arizona Diamondbacks' Brandon Drury in the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Brandon Drury is congratulated as he returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez in the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez reacts after striking out while swinging at pitch from Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher T.J. McFarland in the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Greg Holland delivers pitch to Arizona Diamondbacks' Gregor Blanco in the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Denver. The Diamondbacks won 5-1. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Jimmie Sherfy delivers pitch to Colorado Rockies pinch-hitter Nolan Arenado in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Denver. The Diamondbacks won 5-1. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Gregor Blanco, left, congratulates right fielder David Peralta after Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu made the final out in the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Jake Lamb blows a bubble with his gum before batting against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez delivers a pitch to Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta reacts after striking out against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Godley prepares to deliver to Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Godley delivers a pitch to Colorado Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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