The Associated Press' George Henry reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) said he is undecided about whether he'll pitch in 2009. Glavine, speaking on Tuesday, Aug. 26, said he only has a little soreness after undergoing season-ending elbow surgery last week. His plan is to first see how his recovery goes before making any decisions. “We've got a good five weeks here for me to rehab and get a good sense of how I'm recovering and what it looks like,” said Glavine. “Then I think we will all have a better idea.” Dr. James Andrews performed the surgery, which consisted of cleaning out scar tissue and sewing together a tiny gap that had formed in his tendon. Glavine's left flexor tendon had not moved away from the bone, as the team had originally thought. No bone spurs were found in the elbow. Finally, Andrews also checked out Glavine's left shoulder and verified there was no damage to the rotator cuff, just minor scraping in the rotator cuff and labrum. Glavine will be performing range-of-motion and passive-resistance exercises for his elbow and shoulder.

News: Braves pitcher Tom Glavine said he is just a little sore after having season-ending elbow surgery last week and is unsure whether he'll pitch next season. The 300-game winner said he'll wait to see how his recovery goes before deciding whether he will try to return for his 23rd season. "We've got a good five weeks here for me to rehab and get a good sense of how I'm recovering and what it looks like," Glavine said. "Then I think we will all have a better idea."

Analysis: Glavine isn't under contract for next season and only wants to pitch for Atlanta, close to his home and family. He had said he'd retire if he needed elbow ligament replacement surgery because the "Tommy John" procedure often requires at least a year of rehab. Glavine gave up seven runs in four innings last Thursday in an 11-7 loss to the Chicago Cubs, his first start since spending two months on the disabled list. He is 2-4 with a 5.54 ERA in 13 starts this season and 305-203 in his career. Cut and ignore the Hall of Famer in all leagues at this point. He will be a low-end Fantasy option heading into 2009

Tom Glavine said he is just a bit sore after having season-ending elbow surgery last week, according to the AP. The veteran is still unsure whether he'll return next season. "We've got a good five weeks here for me to rehab and get a good sense of how I'm recovering and what it looks like," Glavine said. "Then I think we will all have a better idea."There wasn't as much damage in Glavine's elbow as initially though, as the doctor performing the surgery only had to clean out scar tissue and sew together a small gap that had formed in his tendon.

Tom Glavine said he's feeling good after elbow and shoulder surgery, but he's still not sure whether he'll pitch in 2009. "We’ve got a good five weeks here for me to rehab and get a good sense of how I’m recovering and what it looks like," Glavine said. "Then I think we will all have a better idea."

Updating previous items, The Associated Press' Jay Cohen reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow, shoulder) underwent surgery as scheduled Thursday, Aug. 21, and is expected to be ready by spring training.

Tom Glavine's surgery on Thursday to repair a partially torn flexor tendon in his left elbow and to clean out his shoulder was a success, according to MLB.com."We were pleased by the report that there was not a significant injury to the elbow or shoulder that would prevent Tom from pitching in the future," Braves general manager Frank Wren said. This is great news for Glavine as his career shouldn't be over.

Tom Glavine's surgery on Thursday to repair a partially torn flexor tendon in his left elbow and to clean out his shoulder was a success, according to MLB.com."We were pleased by the report that there was not a significant injury to the elbow or shoulder that would prevent Tom from pitching in the future," Braves general manager Frank Wren said. This opens the possibility that Glavine could return at some point.

News: Atlanta Braves pitcher Tom Glavine underwent surgery on his left elbow and shoulder Thursday and is expected be ready for spring training. Glavine's partially torn tendon in his elbow was repaired by Dr. James Andrews, who also cleaned up Glavine's shoulder. The Braves said the 42-year-old left-hander should be able to start a throwing program by January. "We were pleased by the report that there was not a significant injury to the elbow or shoulder that would prevent Tom from pitching in the future," Atlanta general manager Frank Wren said in a statement.

Analysis: Glavine isn't under contract for next season and only wants to pitch for Atlanta, close to his home and family. He had said he'd retire if he needed elbow ligament replacement surgery because the "Tommy John" procedure often requires at least a year of rehab. Glavine gave up seven runs in four innings last Thursday in an 11-7 loss to the Chicago Cubs, his first start since spending two months on the disabled list. He is 2-4 with a 5.54 ERA in 13 starts this season and 305-203 in his career. Cut and ignore the Hall of Famer in all leagues at this point. He will be a low-end Fantasy option heading into 2009

Dr. James Andrews also provided some minor cleanup to some damaged tissue around the 42-year-old pitcher's left labrum. Glavine, whose 305 wins make him the fourth-winningest left-handed pitcher in Major League history, hopes to begin a throwing program by January and be ready to pitch when Spring Training begins.

Tom Glavine underwent surgery Thursday to repair a partially torn flexor tendon in his left elbow and to clean out his shoulder. Since Glavine's ligament was intact, he should have a chance to come back and pitch next year if he wants to. "Happy about the diagnosis," Glavine told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Wednesday. "Still not sure about next year, but this will give me a chance."

extent of damage when he performs surgery on the 42-year-old left-hander Thursday. The rehab process is expected to last four to five months. This would at least give Glavine a chance to prove he can still pitch before the start of Spring Training. He has said he'll only continue pitching if the Braves welcome him back next year.

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) has no ligament damage in his left elbow after undergoing tests. He was examined by Dr. James Andrews Wednesday, Aug. 20, and could make a return next season. The tests also showed that the ligament was intact and showed normal wear. Glavine is scheduled to undergo surgery Thursday, Aug. 21, to repair the tendon and is expected to have a recovery time of four to five months.

Tom Glavine will not need ligament replacement surgery on his left elbow, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He will still need surgery, but only to fix his torn flexor tendon. This means it is possible he could suit up next season. “Still not sure about next year but this will give me a chance,” he said.Had Glavine needed surgery on his elbow ligament, his career would have been over. As it is, he will need about five months to recover.

News: Tests show Braves pitcher Tom Glavine has no ligament damage in his left elbow, leaving open the possibility he could return next season. Glavine was examined by Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., on Wednesday. As expected, the test showed the 42-year-old Glavine has a partial tear in the flexor tendon in his left elbow. The test also showed the ligament was intact and showed only normal wear, according to a statement released by Braves spokesman Brad Hainje. Glavine has said he would retire if told he needed ligament-replacement surgery. Glavine will have surgery Thursday to repair the tendon and is expected to face a recovery period of four to five months.

Analysis: Glavine is out for the season and will try to pitch again next season, perhaps. Cut and ignore the Hall of Famer in all leagues at this point

An examination by Dr. James Andrews determined that Tom Glavine (elbow) has no ligament damage and may be able to pitch next season. The exam confirmed that Glavine has a partial tear in the flexor tendon in his left elbow, which will require surgery and sideline him for 4-5 months. However, Glavine previously said that he'd retire rather than undergo ligament-replacement surgery, so this qualifies as good news for the possible continuation for his career.Source: Associated Press

Tom Glavine will undergo an MRI on Wednesday that will determine the extent of the injury to his left elbow, according to Braves.com.If the injury is just a torn flexor tendon, Glavine will undergo surgery the next day, and he could be back in 2009. If there is ligament damage to the elbow, his career is likely over.

News: Braves SP Tom Glavine has an appointment Wednesday to be have his left elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala.

Analysis: The 42-year-old Glavine still hopes to return next year, but if he needs elbow ligament replacement surgery, his career might be done. Glavine is not the pitcher he once was and is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy SP these days. It's safe to cut him in all Fantasy formats

Updating a previous report, Guy Curtright, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) is scheduled to undergo an MRI Wednesday, Aug. 20.

If all he has is a torn flexor tendon, he will have the surgery. If he needs ligament transplant surgery, he won't. "If it's Tommy John surgery, I'm not doing that," Glavine said. "There is no point." Tendon surgery would allow Glavine to be ready to pitch next spring if he and the Braves are willing to give it another try. The left-hander has said that he won't pitch anywhere other than Atlanta.

Tom Glavine has been ruled out for this season, and expects to need surgery after meeting with Dr. James Andrews this week. "I would be surprised, if not shocked, if he doesn't tell me I need to get it [the elbow] fixed," Glavine said. He reportedly has a torn flexor tendon in his left elbow, and said he would need 3-4 months of rehab and then he'd be able to decide if he wanted to attempt a comeback. If Dr. Andrews says he needs Tommy John surgery, he'd retire without undergoing the procedure.Source: Braves.mlb.com

Tom Glavine is scheduled to meet with Dr. James Andrews this week, and expects to need surgery. "I would be surprised, if not shocked, if he doesn't tell me I need to get it [the elbow] fixed," Glavine said. He reportedly has a torn flexor tendon in his left elbow, and said he would need 3-4 months of rehab and then he'd be able to decide if he wanted to attempt a comeback. If Dr. Andrews says he needs Tommy John surgery, he'd retire without undergoing the procedure.Source: Braves.mlb.com

News: Braves pitcher Tom Glavine is out for the season, and his illustrious career could be over if he needs major surgery on his injured left elbow. The 42-year-old Glavine still hopes to return next year - unless he needs elbow ligament replacement surgery.

Analysis: A 300-game winner, Glavine said Saturday he will be examined by Dr. James Andrews next week in Alabama. Glavine, who was placed on the disabled list Friday with a torn flexor tendon in his left elbow, plans to have surgery to repair the tendon. He said he'd give up his comeback hopes for 2009 if Andrews determines the pitcher needs the ligament replacement procedure, known as Tommy John surgery. Rehabilitation after that procedure often takes at least a year

Carroll Rogers, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) believes he needs surgery on his elbow, but hopes it will be to repair a torn flexor tendon, not a torn ligament. Glavine said if his flexor tendon needs to be repaired, he would consider pitching next season since the recovery time would be about three or four months. If he needs ligament surgery, he would not have the surgery and would retire because of the long rehab that would be needed. He has an appointment to meet with Dr. James Andrews Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Tom Glavine is expected to undergo surgery to repair his left elbow, and the operation could end his career. He hopes the procedure will only result in a repair of the torn flexor tendon. If Glavine needs to replace his ligament, he would call it a career. "I think there’s a very low percentage that there might be something wrong with my ligament," he tells the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "And if there was, honestly, I’d leave it alone and I’d be done." Glavine will visit Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday.Glavine's future will remain up in the air until the middle of next week. Even if the surgery is relatively minor, there's no guarantee he'll return in 2009. Glavine says he only wants to pitch for the Braves next season.

News: Tom Glavine went back on the Atlanta Braves' disabled list, a day after the two-time NL Cy Young Award winner was hit hard in his first start since June 10. Trying to overcome an elbow injury, Glavine gave up seven runs, seven hits and four walks in an 11-7 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night. Atlanta purchased the contract of right-hander Matt DeSalvo from Triple-A Richmond.

Analysis: The 42-year-old, who has a torn flexor tendon in his left elbow, has been hoping to avoid surgery. He experienced more discomfort on the mound. "It just was a little sore," Braves manager Bobby Cox said Friday. At this rate, Glavine might be done for the season. His return to Atlanta has not gone well in 2008 and Glavine is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy SP when healthy. Cut him while he is on the DL

Braves placed LHP Tom Glavine on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left elbow. Glavine's third trip to the disabled list this season comes a day after he gave up seven runs in four innings on Thursday night. It's quite possible he'll need surgery, ending his season and perhaps his career.

This could be the end of the road for Glavine. The move comes one day after he ended a two-month stint on the DL in time to start Thursday against the Cubs at Turner Field. After allowing seven earned runs and seven hits in four innings, Glavine indicated his elbow felt as sore as it had during his two Minor League rehab appearances. He heads to the DL with a 2-4 record and a 5.54 ERA.

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports the Atlanta Braves placed SP Tom Glavine (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list Friday, Aug. 15, with a strained left elbow.

The Braves will place Tom Glavine back on the disabled list with a strained left elbow. That was quick. Glavine allowed seven runs and seven hits in a four-inning outing on Thursday in his first start back from a two-month stint on the DL. He had never been on the disabled list before his three trips this year, and there's a chance this could be the end of both his season and his career.Source: Braves.mlb.com

The Braves will place Tom Glavine back on the disabled list with a strained left elbow. That was quick. Glavine allowed seven runs and sevin hits in a four-inning outing on Thursday night.Source: Braves.mlb.com

Matt DeSalvo has been recalled from Triple-A Richmond, according to the AP. He will fill the roster spot for Tom Glavine, who was placed back on the 15-day DL as the adjoining move.DeSalvo struggled with a 6.18 ERA and 1.88 WHIP over 27.2 innings (six starts) with the Yankees in 2007, and isn't likely going to make a favorable impact with Atlanta.

Tom Glavine has returned to the DL due to a sore elbow, according to the AP. Matt DeSalvo has been recalled from Triple-A Richmond to fill Glavine's spot on the roster.Glavine gave up seven runs, seven hits and four walks in an 11-7 loss to the Cubs in his first game back Thursday night. The 42-year-old, who has a torn flexor tendon in his left elbow, has been hoping to avoid surgery. He experienced more pain on the mound against Chicago.

A tough return from the veteran southpaw, who has been sidelined since June 11 with a sore left elbow. He'll look to put this start behind him when he takes his 5.54 ERA to Shea Stadium for a date with his former team, the Mets, next time out.

The Associated Press' Charles Odum reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine lost his fourth game of the year Thursday, Aug. 14, in his first start since June 10. He yielded seven runs on seven hits in four innings to the Chicago Cubs. He also walked four while fanning three. "I'm not discouraged," said Glavine. "I'm not happy, obviously. Your expectations are high. What I was worried about in my two rehab starts, it came to fruition. I was worried about how sharp I really was and how much I was able to do what I wanted to do."

News: The Cubs spoiled the return of Braves SP Tom Glavine, who gave up seven hits and seven runs in four innings Thursday in his first start since June 10. Glavine walked four batters and had three strikeouts in his return from a torn flexor tendon in his left elbow. His record fell to 2-4.

Analysis: Glavine is 42 years old, has pitched seven innings only once this year, and won't get much run support pitching for the out-of-contention Braves. Sounds like a low-end Fantasy option, doesn't he? Better leave him for NL-only leagues. His next start is scheduled for Tuesday at the Mets

Tom Glavine was hit hard by the Chicago Cubs in Glavine's first game back after being activated from the DL. Glavine went four uneven innings, allowing seven earned runs on seven hits and four walks in the Braves 11-7 loss. He also allowed two home runs.Glavine's time as a fantasy stalwart is over, and unless he improves drastically in a short amount of time, it's best to keep him on the waiver wire.

Braves activated LHP Tom Glavine from the 15-day disabled list He'll start against the Cubs on Thursday night.

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine is 15-11 with a 3.74 ERA in his last 30 starts against the Chicago Cubs.

Glavine has been sidelined since June 10 because of a partially torn flexor tendon in his left elbow. Glavine gained some confidence in his elbow while making a pair of Minor League rehab starts. But still, his real test will come over the next six weeks when he's challenged by Major League hitters, who will give him a better sense of whether he will attempt to pitch next year. The veteran left-hander sports a 2-3 record with a 4.85 ERA this season.

Tom Glavine will return to the mound for the Braves Thursday, and will be on a count of 85 pitches, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This will mark his first game since June 10, and he’ll be testing out that partially torn flexor tendon.He doesn't know what to expect in his first game back and will be cautious, meaning fantasy owners should wait until he proves to be effective before penciling him back into lineups.

News: According to The Sports Xchange notes: Tom Glavine has been listed as the scheduled starter against the Cubs on Thursday for a couple of days now, but consecutive days of rain in the forecast might shift that around. Stamina-wise, Glavine expects to throw at least 74 pitches, which was his count in Saturday's rehab start with Double-A Mississippi. "Whether that's two innings or eight innings," he said with a laugh, "we'll have to see. ... I don't think I can realistically expect that it's not going to hurt. It's going to be sore after I pitch. Hopefully it doesn't get to the point where it was before, where it's sore all the time. Would I be surprised if somewhere down the road I'd be confronted with either finishing the season or getting it fixed? No, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised. I hope it doesn't happen. But I guess I'm prepared for the worst. I'm just hoping it's not going to happen."

Analysis: Glavine is a high-risk starter for the deepest of leagues at this point, especially when you consider his age, injury risk and the fact the Braves are seemingly out of contention

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) threw five innings Saturday, Aug. 8, at Double-A Mississippi and is expected to be activated to start Thursday, Aug. 14.

Tom Glavine allowed four runs -- three earned -- over five innings Saturday for Double-A Mississippi. Though it didn't go all that well, it was Glavine's final rehab start and he felt confident with the results. "I felt good, and just like my last time out, I felt better about my mechanics as the game went on," he said. He is scheduled to start Thursday against the Cubs.Source: Braves.mlb.com

News: Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) made his final rehab start Saturday, allowing four runs -- three earned -- in five innings for Double-A Mississippi. He scattered four hits and retired the last six batters he faced, according to MLB.com. "I felt good, and just like my last time out, I felt better about my mechanics as the game went on," Glavine said via text message.

Analysis: If Glavine remains on normal rest, he'll return Thursday against the Cubs, but that's obviously just a guess at this point. In any case, he should return in Fantasy Week 20 (Aug. 11-17), but his poor supporting cast and inability to pitch deep into games make him nothing more than an NL-only option

Tom Glavine (elbow) is scheduled to make a second minor league rehab start Saturday at Double-A. There was speculation that the Braves could activate Glavine from the disabled list following his first rehab outing, but manager Bobby Cox said Tuesday that he needs "to build endurance."Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

News: Braves manager Bobby Cox said injured SP Tom Glavine would make his third rehab appearance Saturday for Double-A Mississippi. Glavine has been on the disabled list since June 11 with a strained left elbow.

Analysis: Glavine has neither overpowering stuff nor much endurance, so his Fantasy appeal remains limited to NL-only leagues. Still, time to start taking a flier on him in those leagues if he remains unowned

Following the ongoing story of rehabilitation, Atlantat starter Tom Glavine will pitch for Double-A Mississippi on Saturday, when it hosts the Jacksonville Suns, according to MLB.com. Braves manager Bobby Cox wants the 42-year-old left-hander to throw somewhere in the neighborhood of 65 pitches.Glavine was thought to be near return, and it sounds like this final minor-league start will be his last step before rejoining the Braves. We'll bring you news as it comes forth.

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) will throw roughly 65 pitches during his rehab start Saturday, Aug. 9, with Double-A Mississippi.

Tom Glavine fanned four and allowed only a single run over four innings in his first minor league rehab start Monday.Look for Glavine to receive at least one more rehab start before returning to the Braves.

Tom Glavine (elbow) allowed one run over four innings in his first minor league rehab start Monday at Single-A. Glavine fanned four, walked one, allowed three hits and threw 53 pitches in his first minor league action in 22 years. He's penciled in to start Saturday at Double-A, but the Braves may choose to activate him from the disabled list instead.Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

News: Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) gave up three hits and one unearned run in four innings for Class A Myrtle Beach on Monday. The Braves had originally planned for him to make another rehab start for Double-A Mississippi on Saturday, but he thinks he can pitch with the big club at Arizona instead, according to MLB.com. "If I feel good the next couple of days, I will pitch in Arizona," Glavine said.

Analysis: Glavine has neither overpowering stuff nor much endurance, so his Fantasy appeal remains limited to NL-only leagues even if he does return Saturday. Still, time to start taking a flier on him in those leagues if he remains unowned

Other than the simulated game he tossed last week at Turner Field, this was the first time Glavine had faced live hitters since being sidelined with elbow discomfort on June 10. The veteran southpaw began throwing approximately one month ago, and though he felt limited discomfort in Monday's outing, though he said it didn't compare with his pain of two months ago. The club has yet to make an announcement about Glavine's impending return, so owners should stay tuned.

Tom Glavine is slated to begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday at Single-A Myrtle Beach, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.He hopes his partially torn flexor tendon his left elbow has strengthened enough to allow him to return to Atlanta without surgery. If his outing Monday goes favorably without a setback, he will pitch for Double-A Mississippi Saturday.

Tom Glavine (elbow) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday at Single-A. If all goes well, Glavine is expected to make another rehab start Saturday at Double-A. Surgery remains a possibility if Glavine experiences a setback, but he's hoping to return in a couple weeks.Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Updating previous reports, Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) is expected to make a minor league rehab start with Double-A Mississippi Saturday, Aug. 9, in addition to his start with Class A Myrtle Beach Monday, Aug. 4, according to The Associated Press.