Kuhl's second opinion on his right forearm/elbow confirmed the team's initial diagnosis and he will be shut down for at least four more weeks, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

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If all goes according to plan, Kuhl will start a throwing program following the four-week mark, though this implies that he will be sidelined until the end of August since he will require at least a few weeks to get his arm back up to speed. Kuhl was initially placed on the DL with a strained right forearm in late June after leaving a start against the Mets. It appears as though this second opinion also confirmed that he will not require a surgical procedure, though that route could come back into play if the arm fails to heal properly. Look for an update on his status near the end of July.