Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti believes that Scott Elbert (elbow) could be ready to return by July. Elbert underwent Tommy John surgery last June, so that would put him around a year out from the procedure. The 28-year-old left-hander compiled a 2.32 ERA in 90 relief appearances from 2011-2012, so he could still be a useful bullpen piece for Los Angeles.

Dodgers agreed to terms with LHP Scott Elbert on a one-year contract. Elbert had Tommy John surgery in June, so he would have been let go if he didn't agree to a cheap one-year deal before the tender deadline. The oft-injured southpaw might be back to help the Dodgers after the All-Star break, but it's not something they'll be counting on.

Scott Elbert will undergo Tommy John surgery on his left elbow. Elbert had a pair of surgeries on his elbow over the offseason, but obviously neither of them wound up working. The 27-year-old left-hander will be sidelined until around midseason next year.

Scott Elbert (elbow) underwent an MRI on Tuesday. Elbert was shut down from his rehab assignment earlier this week after his surgically-repaired left elbow did not respond well to pitching in back-to-back outings at Double-A Chattanooga. The 27-year-old left-hander had been on track to rejoin the Dodgers later this month.

Scott Elbert (elbow) has been shut down from his rehab assignment. Elbert's twice-surgically-repaired left elbow didn't respond well to back-to-back outings with Double-A Chattanooga. It's not clear how big of a setback this is, but obviously he's not going to return anytime soon.

Dodgers transferred LHP Scott Elbert from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. The move clears a spot for Peter Moylan on the 40-man roster. Elbert had multiple surgeries on his elbow over the winter, but is making encouraging progress on his rehab assignment. He should be ready to join the Dodgers' bullpen within a few days.

Scott Elbert (elbow) successfully pitched back-to-back days this weekend at Double-A Chattanooga. Elbert faced just one batter in each appearance, but that was by design. The left-hander should be cleared to join the Dodgers' bullpen at some point this week.

Scott Elbert (elbow) will pitch in minor league rehab games on Saturday and Sunday, where he'll likely face one hitter each game. If all goes well with those two outings, he's expected to be activated from the disabled list and return to the Dodgers' bullpen next week. The 27-year-old lefty posted a 2.20 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 29/13 K/BB ratio in 32 2/3 innings for the Dodgers in 2012 and will give them another solid option in the middle innings.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Scott Elbert's (elbow) velocity during his rehab assignment "still isn't where we want it to be." "But he's going in the right direction," the skipper added. Elbert has made four rehab appearances, but it appears he's not terribly close to being activated from the disabled list.

Scott Elbert (elbow) is scheduled to make another rehab appearance Monday at High-A Rancho Cucamonga. Elbert retired all three batters he faced, fanning two, Friday in his rehab debut. The left-handed reliever is on his way back from dual elbow surgeries and is expected to spend several weeks on the farm. He should be ready to join the Dodgers' bullpen around early June.