Peter Moylan (back) tossed a scoreless inning Monday in his first minor league rehab appearance with Triple-A Gwinnett. Moylan, who is rehabbing from back surgery, allowed a single and pitched around a two-out walk. He struck out one and threw 10 out of 18 pitches for strikes. The plan is for him to pitch again Thursday before making back-to-back appearances a couple days later. He should rejoin the Braves' bullpen when rosters expand in September.

Peter Moylan (back) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Monday. Moylan is likely to spend two weeks in the Braves' minor league system before returning to the major leagues when rosters expand in September. He's been out since May while recovering from back surgery.

Peter Moylan threw batting practice Monday for the first time since undergoing back surgery in May. Moylan threw 30 pitches and utilized his complete arsenal. "I felt good," said Moylan. "It felt good to be back on the hill facing hitters." The Aussie will likely throw another round of batting practice on Wednesday before going out on a minor league rehab assignment. If all goes well, he should rejoin the Braves' bullpen by the end of the month.

Peter Moylan (back) threw 60 pitches at about 50 percent effort Sunday. It was his fifth bullpen session in the span of a week. "I'm pumped," said Moylan, who underwent back surgery in May. "I want to take the next step already. The way I'm throwing right now, I feel like I could get someone out. Obviously there's a process we have to run through because it's not like I just have my left finger operated on, it's my back. It's a process, but the end is near." He will need to go out on a minor league rehab assignment, but it appears he could be back in the Braves' bullpen by the end of the month.

Peter Moylan will throw off a mound Sunday for the first time since undergoing back surgery. "When we get back he may be ready to throw some batting practice and we'll go from there," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said. ". He said his back feels great. Now it's just a matter of getting his arm in shape. We have to take our time with him. It's almost like the first day of spring training." The Braves hope to have Moylan back by the end of August.

Peter Moylan (back) is scheduled to long-toss from 120 feet Monday. Moylan has been sidelined since mid-April with a back injury that eventually required surgery. He's hoping to return in mid-August.

Peter Moylan (back) is scheduled to begin a throwing program during next Thursday's team workout. Moylan underwent surgery in May to repair a bulging disc in his lower back. The Braves are hoping the 32-year-old right-hander will be able to return sometime in August.