Giants activated LHP Eric Surkamp from the 60-day disabled list. Surkamp is recovering from July Tommy John surgery. He'll hope to make it back to action at midseason.

Eric Surkamp underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery Wednesday. Surkamp was originally placed on the disabled list during spring training with what was termed as a flexor tendon strain in his throwing elbow. The 25-year-old southpaw attempted to ramp up his throwing program, but the discomfort persisted. He'll now be sidelined until the second half of 2013.

Giants transferred LHP Eric Surkamp from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL. This was done to make room for Brad Penny on the 40-man roster. Surkamp is currently shut down after suffering a flexor tendon strain in his throwing elbow at the end of spring training. He's been slow to make progress and his ability to return this season is still uncertain.

Eric Surkamp (elbow) is still shut down. Surkamp suffered a flexor tendon strain in his throwing elbow at the end of spring training, then a setback in mid-May. He's looking doubtful to return before the All-Star break, and you'd have to think surgery will soon become a consideration.

Eric Surkamp has experienced a setback in his recovery from a strained left elbow tendon. When asked Thursday whether Surkamp might need surgery Giants manager Bruce Bochy replied simply: "Obviously there's concern." The 24-year-old left-hander has been out of commission since the end of spring training and might not return this season.

Eric Surkamp (elbow) has been cleared to resume playing catch after a visit to the doctor Sunday. It's good news, but it will likely still be at least 10-14 days before he can throw from a mound. The young left-hander will be part of Triple-A Fresno's rotation once he gets healthy but will be on call as the Giants' "sixth starter."

Giants placed LHP Eric Surkamp on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with a strained flexor tendon. The ailment isn't considered serious, but it's not clear how long he'll be out. Surkamp was slated to begin the season at Triple-A Fresno and will be optioned there once he's healthy.

Eric Surkamp underwent an MRI on Monday, which revealed a strained flexor tendon. Surkamp has been dealing with inflammation in his elbow since throwing 90 pitches in a start last Wednesday. It's not considered serious at the moment and the young left-hander hopes to resume throwing in a week or so.

Eric Surkamp is awaiting MRI results on his left elbow. Surkamp has been bothered by inflammation since throwing 90 pitches in a start last Wednesday. He's hoping some rest will do the trick, but we should know more about his status after the results are made available.

Eric Surkamp had a solid outing Wednesday against the Indians, holding them to two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings of work. He punched out three batters. Surkamp was cruising along until the fourth, when he allowed a leadoff double to Carlos Santana and then a two-run bomb to Shelley Duncan. He then rebounded in the fifth with a scoreless frame. Surkamp holds a 4.41 ERA through four spring outings. He'll begin the season in the Triple-A rotation.