CINCINNATI -- Mike Minor's hope to pitch at some point this year faded over the past few weeks. But the Braves left-hander will gain a better feel for his future when he undergoes left shoulder surgery later this week.
A source with knowledge of the situation confirmed that Minor will undergo this surgical procedure. Specific details were not revealed, and the Braves have not commented on this development.
Minor battled left shoulder discomfort throughout his disappointing 2014 season. The 27-year-old southpaw gained a $5.6 million salary when he won his arbitration case in February. But after providing some encouragement during the first week of Spring Training, he began feeling discomfort again and was shut down.