Braves placed RHP Brandon Beachy on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, with a right elbow injury.

Beachy had Tommy John surgery last June and has been throwing bullpen sessions in Braves' camp this spring. If all goes well, he should be ready to join the Braves' rotation around midseason. He could make for a useful DL-stash in certain fantasy formats.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez confirmed that Brandon Beachy (elbow) remains "on target" to return before the All-Star break.

Beachy hasn't reported any setbacks in his throwing program and should rejoin the Braves' starting rotation around late-June. "He's pitched great," Gonzalez said. "If we gotta break camp tomorrow, he's our fifth (starter). He's pitched that well. We're going to give him an opportunity, I think, barring something crazy."

Brandon Beachy (elbow) has thrown off the mound seven times over the past couple of weeks.

Beachy isn't going max-effort quite yet, but the good news is that he hasn't encountered any setbacks with his surgically-repaired right elbow. If all goes well, he should be ready to return around late-June.

Brandon Beachy (elbow) threw his first flat-ground session on Wednesday afternoon in Braves camp.

Beachy is hoping to get up on a mound by the end of spring training with a goal of rejoining the Braves' starting rotation at some point in late June. The right-hander is on his way back from Tommy John reconstructive surgery.

Brandon Beachy (elbow) has been throwing long-toss from 120 feet but is expecting to increase the distance to 150 within the next week as he continues his rehab from Tommy John surgery.

Beachy had the surgery last June and is hoping to return to the rotation sometime in late June. After stepping up the long-toss efforts, Beachy's next step will be simulating his throwing motion from flat ground. If everything goes according to plan, Beachy could be cleared to begin throwing off a mound with a controlled motion around the start of spring training.

Brandon Beachy (elbow) is on track to begin throwing from a mound at the beginning of spring training.

Beachy is seven months removed from Tommy John surgery and is hoping to rejoin the Braves' rotation by mid-June. The 25-year-old right-hander posted a 2.00 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 81 innings last season and should provide a big boost when he's ready to roll. Julio Teheran is the top candidate to hold down a rotation spot until Beachy is healthy.

Brandon Beachy (elbow) is shooting for a mid-June return next season.

Beachy, who is recovering from June Tommy John surgery, has played catch from distances of 30, 45 and 90 feet over the last month and will be cleared to throw from a mound in a couple of months, assuming he has no setbacks. "They're starting to let me turn it loose," Beachy said. "They're restricting the distance and the quantity. But I get to just go play catch. It's nice. I feel somewhat like an athlete again, for a little bit, three times a week."

Brandon Beachy (elbow) threw Monday for the first time since undergoing season-ending Tommy John surgery in June.

Beachy threw from a distance of 30 feet, but he still considered it "better than nothing." He's scheduled to progress to 45 feet on Wednesday and is likely a few months from throwing from a mound. If all goes well, he could be an option to rejoin the Braves around the All-Star break next year.

Brandon Beachy underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery on Thursday morning.

As scheduled. Dr. James Andrews performed the procedure at his clinic in Gulf Breeze, Florida and deemed it a success. Beachy is obviously done for the 2012 season and could struggle to return before the All-Star break in 2013. The 25-year-old right-hander posted a 2.00 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 81 innings this year.

Brandon Beachy is scheduled to undergo Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery on Thursday.

It's devastating (but not necessarily unexpected) news for the Braves. Beachy had a 2.00 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 68/29 K/BB ratio through 81 innings this year, carrying the look of a potential NL Cy Young Award candidate. He will be sidelined through the first couple months of the 2013 campaign.

The Braves will not have an update on Brandon Beachy (elbow) until late Wednesday.

Beachy was diagnosed with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on Monday. He is scheduled to see Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday, but his appointment is later in the day. We would be surprised if Tommy John surgery isn't advised.

Braves placed RHP Brandon Beachy on the 15-day disabled list with a sore right elbow

Beachy will undergo an MRI on Monday, and is likely looking at an extended absence. The Braves recalled Todd Redmond for bullpen depth in a corresponding move, but Julio Teheran and Kris Medlen are the likeliest replacements for Beachy's spot in the rotation. Teheran was lifted after four innings (86 pitches) around the same time Beachy exited last night.

According to the Braves, Brandon Beachy left Saturday's game with a reocurrence of right elbow soreness.

Beachy will be evaluated further on Sunday but is probably destined for a trip to the 15-day disabled list. Kris Medlen would likely take his place in the Braves' starting rotation if an extended absence is needed.

Brandon Beachy has left Saturday's game against the Orioles in the fourth inning with an apparent elbow injury.

Beachy has been dealing with discomfort in his right elbow, and it appears that it was acting him and the cause of his early exit in this one. The trainer came out to check on him after walking Chris Davis in the fourth, and they determined he was unable to continue. Anthony Varvaro replaced Beachy in the game.

Brandon Beachy will make his next start Saturday.

Beachy complained of mild discomfort near his right elbow after his latest outing, but he made it through a bullpen session Tuesday without incident. The right-hander has a 1.98 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 77 1/3 innings this season, and is an obvious must-start.

The Braves plan to give Brandon Beachy extra rest before his next scheduled start.

Beachy recently felt some slight discomfort near his right elbow. While he isn't too concerned about the situation, the Braves plan to take advantage of a chance to give him some extra rest. With Tim Hudson scheduled to make the start on Wednesday and a scheduled off day on Thursday, Beachy will either pitch Friday on six days' rest or Saturday with a full week's rest.

Brandon Beachy pitched well against the Blue Jays on Friday, though he didn't factor into the decision.

Beachy struck out six and allowed only two runs. He left the in line for the victory before his bullpen surrendered the lead in the eighth inning. Both of the runs Beachy allowed scored in the sixth inning, as Jose Bautista homered and J.P. Arencibia plated a run with a fielder's choice. Beachy is off to a terrific start to his sophomore season with a 5-4 record, 1.98 ERA and 63/28 K/BB ratio through 77 1/3 innings. He'll look to get back in the win column when he squares off against the Yankees at home on Wednesday.

Brandon Beachy threw his first career complete game shutout Thursday in a 7-0 win over the Marlins.

He finished with 122 total pitches, 80 for strikes, and allowed just five hits while striking out six. The 25-year-old right-hander is now 5-1 on the season with a major league-best 1.33 ERA. He remains a must-start across all fantasy formats.

Brandon Beachy held the Cardinals to one earned run over six innings Saturday in a 7-2 victory.

Beachy struck out six batters and yielded only two hits while tossing 57 of his 99 pitches for strikes. The 25-year-old right-hander is now 4-1 with a stellar 1.60 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 33/14 K/BB ratio through 45 innings this season. He's a must-start in all fantasy leagues next week against the Marlins.

Brandon Beachy held the Rockies to two runs on four hits in 6 1/3 innings of Sunday's 7-2 win in Colorado.

He stuck out five and walked three. The way Coors Field has been playing this season, it might as well have been a shutout. Beachy has now been quality in five consecutive starts, and has a 1.62 ERA and 0.95 WHIP to show for it. He'll face a big test next weekend, however, where he'll take on the hot-hitting Cardinals in St. Louis.