“Reynaldo López had arthroscopic shoulder surgery today, a ‘clean-up' procedure, [Braves manager Brian] Snitker said,” O'Brein reported. “He won’t throw for 12 weeks, then [will] be re-examined. Braves hope he’ll pitch again late in the season.”

The 1-8 Atlanta Braves will be without one of their top starters for at least three months, and likely much longer. Reynaldo López underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery Tuesday and will not throw for 12 weeks,