Brandon Beachy Injury: Braves pitcher throws for first time since surgery

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon Beachy on the road to recovery from Tommy John surgery in June.

Brandon Beachy Injury: Braves Pitcher Rejoins Club After Surgery

Injured Braves pitcher Brandon Beachy was back with the club on Tuesday as Atlanta prepared to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. It will be this time next season before Beachy is back in action for the club as his recovery from "Tommy John" surgery is expected to take approximately 10-11 months.

Just five days removed from his surgery, Beachy will trade in his hard cast on Wednesday for a brace. Its been a difficult few days but he is coping with the tough road back that lies ahead.

"It sucks, obviously, but it's something I can't control now. It's done and now I'm just looking forward. It's not fun watching these guys on TV but I'll make it through."

Beachy was 5-5 on the season with a 2.00 ERA and was leading both leagues holding opposing batters to just a .171 average.

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Brandon Beachy Injury: Braves Pitcher Undergoes Successful Tommy John Surgery

Brandon Beachy underwent successful ligament replacement surgery in Pensacola, Florida on Thursday and will begin the year long rehab process soon. The surgery was performed by renown orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. Recovery time for this type of injury is usually right around a full year.

Beachy was just 5-5 on the season but had a sparkling 2.00 ERA. He was leading the Majors holding opposing batters to just a .171 average.

Atlanta recalled Jair Jurrjens to take Beachy's spot in the rotation at least in the short term. Jurrjens will start Friday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. If Jurrjens continues to struggle then Kris Medlen and prospect Julio Teheran are also options for the rotation. The Braves could also opt to dip into the trade market if they feel like they need another veteran arm.

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Tommy Hanson Says Brandon Beachy 'Will Be Back'

With the news that Atlanta Braves pitcher Brandon Beachy will need to undergo Tommy John surgery breaking earlier in the week, there was a somber mood in the Braves clubhouse on Friday.

Beachy, a 25-year old who had been absolutely dominant in 2012, with a 2.00 ERA in 81 innings pitched, will now miss the next 12-18 months after undergoing a procedure that has almost become routine around the game of baseball.

In the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Tommy Hanson sympathized with Beachy while remaining positive about the whole situation:

"It's never fun," Hanson said. "Especially when you see it happen to a guy like Beachy, who works so hard and is such a good guy. It's never fun to watch, because I think we all know at any time that could happen to us, too.

"It sucks. I feel really bad for him, but you know how Beachy is. He'll be fine. He'll work hard and get back. But obviously he wishes he was here, and so did we."

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Brandon Beachy To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Brandon Beachy, who has been the Atlanta Braves' best pitcher in 2012, will miss the rest of the 2012 season, and much of the 2013 season. Beachy will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair his partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.

Beachy will undergo Tommy John surgery tomorrow.

— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) June 20, 2012

The procedure will occur on Thursday. Typically, it takes at least 12 months of rehab before pitchers are fully recovered from Tommy John surgery, but it can certainly take longer for some pitchers. Luckily for Beachy and the Braves, most pitchers do bounce back from the operation, though Beachy might not be fully to his old self until 2014.

Beachy's numbers for 2012 end with a 5-5 record, with a 2.00 ERA in 81 innings and 0.96 WHIP. Beachy held opposing hitters to a stunning .170 average against, which was certainly aided by a .200 BABIP.

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Brandon Beachy Injury: Braves Pitcher Has Partially Torn Ligament In Elbow

Many feared the worst when Brandon Beachy left Saturday's game in the fourth inning with an elbow injury. Those fears were realized on Monday when an MRI exam revealed that Beachy had a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow which usually would require ligament replacement surgery (Tommy John) and 12-14 months of rehab.

Brandon Beachy has been diagnosed with a partial tear of the UCL. He will see a Braves doctor tomorrow and Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 19, 2012

The next course of action is for Beachy to get some second opinions on the diagnosis and will visit Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday. In the short term Atlanta will recall Jair Jurrjens from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday to to take Beachy's place in the rotation against the Red Sox.

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Brandon Beachy Injury: Frank Wren Not Optimistic Waiting For MRI

While the Braves wait for the MRI results on Brandon Beachy's right elbow, Braves general manager Frank Wren is not exactly expecting the best of news.

Beachy was placed on the 15-day DL on Sunday. There is some fear that Beachy, who is 5-5 with a 2.00 ERA, may have torn his ulnar collateral ligament, which usually requires Tommy John Surgery. Manager Fredi Gonzalez is hoping it's just bone spurs, but Wren didn't have the same optimism. From the Atlanta Journal Constitution:

"Not necessarily," the GM said. "Until you get a firm idea, I think we just have to wait and see. These things, you kind of have a sense of it when they happen, what the likelihood is of it being serious. It’s kind of hard to be real optimistic….

"Until we get the final reading and the doctors examine him, I can’t speculate."

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Brandon Beachy Placed On Disabled List With Sore Elbow, Todd Redmond Called Up

The Atlanta Braves placed Brandon Beachy on the disabled list Sunday morning with elbow soreness and called up right hander Todd Redmond from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Brandon Beachy has been placed on the 15-day disabled list. RHP Todd Redmond has been recalled from Gwinnett. He will wear #57.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 17, 2012

Beachy had his start pushed back to Saturday after he experienced some elbow soreness. He lasted just 3 2/3 innings Saturday against the Orioles and will have an MRI on the elbow to evaluate the injury.

Redmond is 6-4 in 13 starts at Gwinnett with a 3.20 ERA with 67 strikeouts and just 19 walks. He allowed four hits in a complete game victory his last time out on June 15.

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Brandon Beachy Leaves Game With Undisclosed Injury

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon Beachy already had his start pushed back a few days due to elbow soreness, and now after only 51 pitches and Beachy has left Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. It is likely he is suffering from the same elbow soreness that caused Beach's start to be pushed back, but the exact reason he left the game is still not known.

Beachy lasted only 3.2 innings but was pitching well as he did not give up a hit, had five strike outs, walked only one batter and gave a run. Assuming that it is the same elbow injury, something must have come up during the fourth inning. It is possible that Beachy could head to the disabled list if it is more than elbow soreness.

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Brandon Beachy Dealing With Elbow Soreness, Will Start On Saturday

Braves starting pitcher Brandon Beachy will get a couple of extra days off before making his next start after experiencing a sore elbow.