Winter Haven, Fla. ? Russell Branyan, finally an everyday player for Cleveland this season, had a pinch-hit RBI single in the ninth inning Tuesday as the Indians rallied for a 10-9 win over the Kansas City Royals.

However, the Indians received some bad news when right-hander Jaret Wright was only able to pitch to three batters in a minor league game before leaving with tightness in his shoulder.

General manager Mark Shapiro said there was a “98 percent chance” Wright would begin the season on the disabled list.

“It’s concerning,” Shapiro said. “Is it serious? I won’t know until he sees a doctor.”

Wright immediately left the Indians’ training complex for California to see Dr. Lewis Yocum, who has operated on Wright’s shoulder twice in the past 18 months.

“I know it’s frustrating for Jaret,” Shapiro said. “I feel for him.”

Wright’s career has been in a tailspin since his rookie year in 1997, when he won three postseason games and started Game 7 of the World Series.

He had one impressive outing this spring before feeling tightness in his shoulder during a recent start and the Indians decided to limit his work.

Wright was scheduled to work two innings, but had to quit after two batters and 21 pitches.