PT TOMORROW: NL East—Injuries hit ATL starting rotation

Atlanta Braves

The Braves have received more than their share of bad news recently when it comes to the starting rotation. Kris Medlen (RHP, ATL) left Sunday’s game with an elbow injury. For now, they’re saying there is some ligament damage, but additional tests will be performed to determine the extent of the injury. Dr. James Andrews, who performed Medlen’s 2010 Tommy John surgery, was expected to do an examination on March 11. As it stands now, it seems likely that Medlen will require season-ending surgery to repair the ligament.

Brandon Beachy (RHP, ATL) exited his start on March 10 with what’s being described as tightness in his right elbow and biceps. This is something that has apparently been nagging him for the past couple...

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