Thu 3/7/13 2:20 PM

Eric O'Flaherty is fully recovered from his recent groin injury. O'Flaherty figures to need at least one live batting practice session before progressing to game action. As a reliever, he should only need a handful of appearances to prepare for the season. The 28-year-old had an excellent 1.73 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 46/19 K/BB ratio in 57 1/3 innings last season and is expected to play an important role in the Braves' bullpen again in 2013.