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,

Atlanta Braves right-hander Reynaldo López will be shut down for 12 weeks but remains in the team's plans for this season after exploratory arthroscopic surgery on his inflamed right shoulder revealed no structural damage.

The Atlanta Braves recently received an update on injured starting pitcher Reynaldo López following his arthroscopic shoulder surgery.