Cardinals released RHP Kyle McClellan. McClellan was expected to be non-tendered, so the Cardinals just got the move out of the way early. The 28-year-old right-hander was limited to just 18 2/3 innings this season prior to undergoing shoulder surgery, but he shouldn't have a problem finding a new opportunity.

Kyle McClellan (shoulder) began throwing on Monday. McClellan was limited to just 18 2/3 innings this season due to elbow and shoulder issues. The 28-year-old right-hander should be ready for spring training and will be looking to reestablish his standing as a setup man.

Kyle McClellan underwent season-ending shoulder surgery Tuesday.

Kyle McClellan (elbow) has begun a throwing program. McClellan was placed on the disabled list in mid-May with a partially-torn ulnar collateral ligament. The right-hander has already been told by Dr. James Andrews that he doesn't need Tommy John surgery. He should return at some point in August if he can avoid setbacks.

Cardinals transferred RHP Kyle McClellan from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. It's just a procedural move, as McClellan isn't expected back until August and the Cardinals needed a spot on the 40-man roster for Barret Browning. McClellan is currently on pace to begin a throwing program in early July.

Kyle McClellan (elbow) is currently on pace to begin a throwing program in early July. McClellan was diagnosed in mid-May with a small tear of his ulnar collateral ligament. He paid a visit to Dr. James Andrews and was told that he does not need Tommy John elbow surgery, so rest and rehab is the route that the right-handed setup man is taking. McClellan could be back in the major leagues at some point in August.

Kyle McClellan (elbow) won't throw for 6-8 weeks. McClellan was told this week by Dr. James Andrews that he does not need a second Tommy John reconstructive elbow procedure, but that doesn't mean the right-hander is guaranteed to return this year. He's been diagnosed with a strained flexor pronator and a small tear of his UCL. It's going to be a long road of rehab.

Kyle McClellan has been diagnosed with a strained flexor pronator and a small tear of his ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. McClellan left Thursday's game due to the injury and was examined by Cardinals' head team physician Dr. George Paletta on Friday. The tear is small enough where he'll attempt to rehab the elbow for a couple weeks in hopes of avoiding a second Tommy John surgery. Either way, he'll be out of action indefinitely.

The Cardinals are worried that Kyle McClellan's elbow injury might be serious. McClellan admitted after leaving Thursday's game that he's dealt with "persistent discomfort and swelling" in his elbow for a couple weeks, which made "performing even routine household activities cause throbbing in the area." The righty has already had one Tommy John surgery, and it sounds like another may be coming. Stay tuned.

FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi has confirmed that the Cardinals and Orioles discussed a trade involving right-hander Kyle McClellan at one point this spring. That was back when the Cardinals were trying to clear payroll room for free agent Roy Oswalt. But no swap was ever finalized, and it's doubtful St. Louis will want to give up potential rotation depth now with Chris Carpenter (bulging disc) still ailing. McClellan, 27, posted a 4.19 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 141 2/3 innings last season. It's not clear whether discussions are still active.