Tom Glavine has been told to rest his sore left elbow for the next 4-6 weeks. The program includes total rest for two weeks before the veteran begins strengthening exercises, according to the AP. Glavine said two MRI exams have confirmed the ligament in the elbow is strong, but the problem is the flexor tendon, which is pulling away from the bone.Glavine could face a difficult decision if he's not ready to take the mound by the break. He could either have surgery and be ready for 2009 or continue to rest in the hope that he could help the Braves later in the year.

Glavine out until at least All-Star break

GM: Glavine out through All-Star break

Sore elbow sends Glavine back to DL

Glavine to return to DL with elbow strain

Glavine leaves with strained elbow

Braves SP Tom Glavine needed 97 pitches to make it through five innings of Wednesday's game against Florida, but he gave up only six hits and two walks -- both in the first inning -- with five strikeouts. The Braves had a 4-2 lead going into the ninth, but reliever Manny Acosta gave up four runs to ruin Glavine's bid for his third win of the season.