Hurston Waldrep Faces Potential Elbow Surgery, 3-Month Recovery

Braves pitcher Hurston Waldrep faces a potential three-month sideline if Dr. Keith Meister recommends surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. A decision is expected this week; without surgery, he might only need three weeks of rest. Regardless, Waldrep will likely start the season on the injured list, effectively removing him from contention for Atlanta's final rotation spot in the near term.