Relief pitcher Jonny Venters did some light throwing on Tuesday.
It was the first activity for the Atlanta Braves reliever after he was shut down more than a week ago for pain caused by scar tissue in his surgically-repaired left elbow.
The Braves have not placed any timetable on a return to the field for Venter. That he was able to throw on Tuesday is a good sign but he is still a ways away from contributing. Anything the Braves get out of Venters this season has to be considered a bonus.
Jonny Venters threw lightly yesterday and today after taking 10 days off due to scar tissue in his surgically repaired elbow. #Braves
— David O'Brien (@ajcbraves) June 4, 2014
Venters missed the entire 2013 season. In 230 career games he owns a 2.23 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP.
