Gavin Floyd (elbow) is scheduled to make his first minor league rehab start Thursday at Triple-A Gwinnett. Floyd is still on the road to recovery from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery and is currently aiming to join the Braves' rotation mix at some point in early May. Which means a full month of minor league rehab starts. He signed a one-year, $4 million free agent contract with Atlanta in mid-December.

Braves placed RHP Gavin Floyd on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 21. Signed to add starting pitching depth for the Braves this offseason, Floyd will now be relied upon to fill a much larger role with Kris Medlen and Brandon Beachy lost for the season. He's still working his way back from Tommy John surgery, and is expected to be ready to join the Braves in May.

Gavin Floyd (elbow) will throw a live batting practice on Wednesday. If he makes it through without incident, Floyd will be asked to complete only one more live BP session before he's cleared for his first spring start. Atlanta, a team in desperate need for Floyd to return in light of injuries to Kris Medlen and Brandon Beachy, is expecting a May return for the right-hander.

Gavin Floyd (elbow) threw a 40-pitch live batting practice Saturday without incident. Floyd continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery, and Saturday was another step in the right direction. The Braves hope he'll start a game at some point this month, and they're still expecting a May return for the right-hander. The team needs Floyd to come back strong after the recent injuries to Kris Medlen and Brandon Beachy.

Gavin Floyd (elbow) will make a start this month, possibly in a minor league game. Floyd is nearly a week removed from facing hitters for the first time since last May's Tommy John and flexor muscle surgery. While he'll be ready for some game action by late March, the Braves aren't expecting him to be an option for their rotation until early May.

Gavin Floyd (elbow) threw to live hitters Wednesday for the first time since his Tommy John surgery. It was a five-minute session, and it went smoothly. Floyd signed a one-year, $4 million free agent contract with Atlanta in December is aiming to join the Braves' starting rotation around early-to-mid May.

Gavin Floyd (elbow) will throw live batting practice on Wednesday. It will be the first time he's thrown to hitters since last May's Tommy John and flexor muscle surgery. Floyd has already thrown plenty from the mound and incorporated all his pitches, and this is the next step in the rehab process. The Braves are hoping he'll be ready to join their rotation in mid-to-late May.

Gavin Floyd (elbow) threw 75 pitches -- including 15 changeups -- off a mound on Thursday. Floyd will mix in breaking balls for the first time this weekend. He underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery last summer and is not expected to be available to the Braves until mid-to-late May. The 31-year-old right-hander signed a one-year, $4 million free agent contract with Atlanta in December.

Gavin Floyd turned down a bigger offer from the Orioles to sign with the Braves, according to the Baltimore Sun. The 30-year-old inked a one-year, $4 million contract with Atlanta on Monday. Baltimore countered with a two-year offer that could have been worth up to $20 million with incentives. The Orioles insisted on the second year because Floyd isn't expected to be healthy until May. Floyd, who posted a 4.22 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over seven years with the White Sox, will attempt to rebuild his value in 2014 and try out free agency again next winter.

Braves signed RHP Gavin Floyd to a one-year, $4 million contract. The deal also carries $4.5 million worth of incentives. Floyd is still in recovery from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery and might not be available to the Braves until late May. The 30-year-old right-hander will try to rebuild his value once he makes it back. He had a 4.22 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in his seven years with the White Sox.