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Jul 2, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Manny Banuelos (60) leaves the game against the Washington Nationals after being injured during the sixth inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Braves’ Banuelos has bone spur removed from elbow; expected back for spring

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The Braves received positive news regarding rookie left-hander Manny Banuelos, who is expected to be ready for spring training after having a bone spur removed from his elbow.

“Great,” manager Fredi Gonzalez said Thursday. “No problem (now) … I didn’t get an exact time table but I think he’ll be ready for spring training.”

Scratched from his Sept. 12 start with soreness that left Banuelos unable to fully extend his left arm, he met with Dr. James Andrews. There were concerns with the 24-year-old Banuelos having undergone Tommy John surgery, which cost him the 2013 season, but there were no signs that he had further damaged the ligament.

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[ Ed. note:  this is likely the best possible outcome for the cause of ManBan’s elbow pain – no ligament damage means that he can probably have a normal off-season program once the recovery period is completed. ]

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