BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -John Smoltz had surgery Tuesday to repair the labrum in his right shoulder and his hopes for a comeback in 2009 remain uncertain.
Dr. James Andrews and an associate performed the arthroscopic procedure. Smoltz said last week he expected to get a definitive word on his comeback hopes from the operation, but no such announcement followed the procedure.
“The prognosis on John’s shoulder is unclear based on the findings of today’s surgery,” said Braves general manager Frank Wren. “We will know more as John starts to progress through his rehab.”
Smoltz, 41, was on the disabled list twice with shoulder problems before ending his season to have the surgery.
“They repaired a lot of damage,” said Braves manager Bobby Cox before Tuesday night’s game in Chicago.
When asked about Smoltz’s future as a pitcher, Cox said “We’ll see. He’ll start his rehab tomorrow.”
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