Capuano suffers setback in comeback

Brewers left-hander Chris Capuano, attempting the difficult comeback from his second Tommy John reconstructive surgery, has been shut down with the recurrence of inflammation in his elbow.

Royals prospects experience elbow woes

Shortstop Jeff Bianchi, one of the Royals’ top infield prospects, will undergo reconstructive elbow surgery and be out for the season. In addition, left-handed pitcher Danny Duffy has elbow stiffness in his throwing arm and has been shut down for the time being.

Rehabbing Riske aims for Opening Day

This week, Brewers reliever David Riske marked the eight-month anniversary of his Tommy John elbow reconstructive surgery. The procedure can require 12 months of rehabilitation, but Riske is hoping to be active for the Brewers on Opening Day.

Surgery may make Zimmermann stronger

Nationals manager Jim Riggleman is trying to stay positive about the fact that young right-hander Jordan Zimmermann faces Tommy John elbow reconstructive surgery, saying that lots of pitchers undergo the procedure, and it has been perfected over the years.

Riske likely to require elbow surgery

Brewers reliever David Riske had a setback in his recovery from a right elbow injury and could require reconstructive surgery that would end his season.

Simon to have surgery, out for season

The Orioles lost a key arm for the season on Wednesday, when they learned right-hander Alfredo Simon will need reconstructive surgery on his pitching elbow.

DeWitt recalled to replace Mientkiewicz

The Dodgers promoted infielder Blake DeWitt from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday to replace utility man Doug Mientkiewicz, who dislocated his right shoulder with a head-first dive Thursday night and will undergo reconstructive surgery Monday.