ATLANTA -- When the Braves acquired Paco Rodriguez from the Dodgers on July 30, they hoped his injured left elbow would be healthy enough for him to be a part of their bullpen in September. But it now looks like the left-handed reliever will remain sidelined through the end of the 2016 season.
Rodriguez underwent Tommy John surgery last week after he experienced prolonged left elbow discomfort while working out at the Braves' complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., for the past two months. Dr. James Andrews performed the procedure, which will likely require at least 12 months of rehab.