ATLANTA (AP) - Tests show Braves pitcher Tom Glavine has no ligament damage in his left elbow, leaving open the possibility he could return next season.
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Glavine was examined by Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., on Wednesday. As expected, the test showed the 42-year-old Glavine has a partial tear in the flexor tendon in his left elbow.
The test also showed the ligament was intact and showed only normal wear, according to a statement released by Braves spokesman Brad Hainje. Glavine has said he would retire if told he needed ligament-replacement surgery.
Glavine will have surgery Thursday to repair the tendon and is expected to face a recovery period of four to five months.
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