There was a time when Jonny Venters was one of the top setup men in the game. Paired with Craig Kimbrel in the back of the Atlanta Braves bullpen, the duo proved to be completely dominating. However, disaster struck for Venters during Spring Training in 2013, when it was discovered that he needed Tommy John surgery, his second procedure.
Hoping to come back to the Braves in 2014, Venters simply was not ready. Attempting to rehabfrom his second procedure, Venters was unable to reach 80 MPH with his fastball. It was discovered that he tore the ligament again, requiring his third surgery.