Zack Greinke having throwing elbow checked out By The Sports Xchange

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke throws a bullpen session during spring training at the team's facility in Glendale, Arizona, February 14, 2013. (REUTERS/Ralph D. Freso)

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke is in Los Angeles to have his throwing elbow checked out on Monday after complaining of irritation.

The Dodgers told the Los Angeles Times that Greinke was sent to Dr. Neal El Attrache to have the elbow examined. He felt the discomfort after throwing on Sunday.

Greinke signed a $147 million contract with the Dodgers in the winter. It is the richest contract of any right-handed pitcher in history.

He has not had elbow problems in the past.

The Dodgers have starter depth. Clayton Kershaw, Josh Beckett, Chad Billingsley and Hyun-jin Ryu are in the rotation and Chris Capuano, Aaron Harang and Ted Lilly are among those who could fill in for Greinke.