Kris Medlen underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Wednesday in Birmingham, Ala. Noted surgeon Dr. James Andrews performed the procedure.

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ATLANTA — Braves right-hander Kris Medlen is having elbow ligament-replacement surgery on Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the season.

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After running Kris Medlen through one more set of tests Sunday morning, the Braves' medical staff confirmed that he will need to undergo Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery.

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Kris Medlen was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a partially torn ligament in his right elbow that could require reconstructive surgery.

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The Braves recalled right-handed reliever Cristhian Martinez from Triple-A Gwinnett Thursday to fill the roster spot that was created when Kris Medlen was placed on the disabled list with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.

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The Braves recalled right-handed reliever Cristhian Martinez from Triple-A Gwinnett Thursday to fill the roster spot that was created when Kris Medlen was placed on the disabled list with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.

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