ATLANTA -- While the Cardinals wait to learn more about the short-term plans for Marco Gonzales early this week, manager Mike Matheny acknowledged on Sunday that surgery could be awaiting the left-handed pitching prospect.
Gonzales, who alerted the Minor League staff to elbow discomfort during the final week of Spring Training, recently visited Dr. Neal ElAttrache for a second opinion. General manager John Mozeliak said on Sunday that he has not yet received ElAttrache's diagnosis and treatment recommendation.
Matheny indicated that Gonzales, the Cards' No. 7 prospect, may receive a third opinion before determining a course of action.