Brandon Beachy (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session before the end of the week.

Beachy played catch Tuesday for the second time in three days. He had been slated to return to the bump by Wednesday, but that timetable has been pushed back a couple days. He's expected to need at least a couple rehab starts before being activated, making his return prior to the All-Star break unlikely.

Brandon Beachy (elbow) will throw a bullpen session before the end of the Braves' road trip that ends Wednesday.

Beachy was shut down for over a week after feeling some soreness in his surgically-repaired right elbow. He'll throw at least a couple bullpen sessions before resuming a rehab assignment. The right-hander won't rejoin the Braves until after the All-Star break.

An MRI on Brandon Beachy's elbow taken Saturday showed no structural damage.

Beachy was scratched from his scheduled start against the Mets with tenderness, but the MRI showed only fluid and no structural damage to the elbow itself. That's good news, as it just requires rest. The Braves aren't hurting for a starter at the moment, so they'll give Beachy all the time he needs as he continues to work his way back from last year's Tommy John surgery.

Brandon Beachy was scratched from his scheduled start against the Mets on Tuesday due to what is being considered minor elbow tenderness.

This is the first discomfort of any kind that he's experienced in his 12-month recovery from Tommy John surgery, and the organization considers it just a minor setback. They will continue to monitor his situation, but there are no immediate plans for Beachy to undergo an MRI.

Braves general manager Frank Wren said Friday that Brandon Beachy will not return to the Braves rotation on Tuesday against the Mets.

He hasn't experienced any type of setback, but the team feels that pushing him back and allowing him more time to recover would be the prudent thing to do. Pushing back Beachy's return also gives them more time to evaluate who to remove from the rotation, which isn't an easy decision with Julio Teheran and Kris Medlen pitching well.

Braves general manager Frank Wren said Friday that Brandon Beachy (elbow) is "not set in stone" to be activated to start Tuesday against the Mets.

Beachy gave up three runs -- two earned -- on three hits and four walks over three innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday, which isn't the ideal way for him to wrap up his rehab assignment. The Braves haven't ruled him out, but Wren said that they'll see how he feels Friday and Saturday before making a final decision.

Brandon Beachy (elbow) struggled in his final rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett Thursday, allowing three runs -- two earned -- on three hits and four walks over three innings.

It's not an ideal way for Beachy to end his rehab assignment before starting one of the games of the June 18 doubleheader against the Mets. But, he does have a 3.27 ERA while striking out a batter per inning over five rehab starts. The Braves have yet to decide what they will do with their rotation when Beachy is ready and they have six viable starters.

Brandon Beachy (elbow) pitched well in his second-to-last rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday, racking up eight strikeouts over five innings.

Beachy threw 94 pitches on the night, 60 of them for strikes, and allowed just one run on four hits and three walks. He'll have one more outing in the minor leagues and is then expected to be activated to start one half of the Braves' doubleheader against the Mets on June 18.

Brandon Beachy (elbow) struggled to get loose during his rehab start with Double-A Mississippi on Monday.

Beachy wound up allowing three runs on six hits and a walk over five innings. The righty wasn't alarmed that he had trouble getting loose and views it as just part of the recovery process. "Those days are going to happen," Beachy said. "They happen when I'm healthy. I got one out of the way yesterday. Next time, I'll be better prepared to make better adjustments and better pitches when I don't necessarily feel my best." Beachy will make two more rehab starts before likely being activated on June 18 to start one of the games in the doubleheader against the Mets.

Brandon Beachy (elbow) is on track to make his 2013 debut on June 18 against the Mets.

That assumes that he pitches well over his next three minor league rehab starts and experiences no renewed discomfort in his surgically-repaired right elbow. Beachy underwent Tommy John surgery one year ago. It'll take him a while to fully rebuild the strength of his throwing arm, but he's a good guy to stash in mixed fantasy leagues.

Brandon Beachy (elbow) tossed five scoreless innings Wednesday in his second rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett.

Nice to hear. Beachy allowed three hits and one walk while striking out three. He'll likely require at least three more starts before coming off the disabled list, which puts him on pace to be an option for the Braves rotation around the middle of June. This would be a good time to stash him in fantasy leagues.

Brandon Beachy (elbow) allowed two runs over four innings in his first official minor league rehab start Friday with Triple-A Gwinnett.

It was his first game action since undergoing Tommy John surgery last June. Beachy is expected to make around five starts in the minors, so he should be an option for the Braves' rotation in 3-4 weeks if he can avoid setbacks.

Brandon Beachy (elbow) will make his second rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

After throwing 29 pitches over two innings in his first start, Beachy will be limited to three innings or 45 pitches in his second outing. He's expected to make around five starts in the minors to regain his arm strength before rejoining the Braves' rotation in the middle of June. If you haven't already done so, now would be a terrific time to stash the young right-hander in most fantasy leagues.

Brandon Beachy (elbow) will make his first official minor league rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Gwinnett.

Beachy was cleared after he threw 29 pitches over two innings Tuesday during a start in extended spring training. He's expected to make around five starts in the minors, which puts him on pace to join the Braves around the anniversary of his Tommy John surgery on June 21. He's well worth stashing in most fantasy leagues.

Brandon Beachy (elbow) threw 29 pitches over two innings in an extended spring training start on Tuesday.

Beachy was hitting 92-93 mph with his fastball, which is obviously a good sign. The Braves have not revealed the next step for the right-hander, but they'll bring him along slowly.

Brandon Beachy (elbow) will make a start in extended spring training on Tuesday.

There had been reports that he might begin a rehab assignment at a minor league affiliate on Wednesday or Thursday, but Beachy will appear in extended spring first. He'll throw two innings Tuesday before the next step in his rehab is determined.

Brandon Beachy (elbow) could begin a rehab assignment next Wednesday or Thursday.

Beachy through his final live batting practice session on Thursday and is scheduled for a bullpen session on Sunday. If that goes well, he's expected to be cleared to begin a rehab assignment. He'll surely need the full 30 days on his rehab assignment, putting him on track for a mid-June return.

Brandon Beachy (elbow) threw another bullpen session Friday.

Beachy, who is currently working his way back from Tommy John surgery, is expected to throw two more before going out on a minor league rehab assignment. The plan calls for him to make about 6-7 starts before being activated, which puts him on track to join the Braves in mid-to-late June.

Brandon Beachy (elbow) could begin a minor league rehab assignment in 7-10 days.

Beachy hasn't had any setbacks in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and has been throwing live batting practice sessions in extended spring training. He's expected to rejoin the Braves' rotation around mid-June.

Brandon Beachy (elbow) threw live batting practice on Friday.

Beachy has been throwing off a mound since early on in spring training and hasn't encountered any setbacks as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. He's expected to rejoin the Braves' rotation around midseason.