Braves pitching prospect Arodys Vizcaino will miss the 2012 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Vizcaino underwent the surgery on Tuesday.
Vizcaino had been rated as Atlanta's No. 2 prospect by MLB.com and the 36th-best prospect in all of baseball.
After resting for six weeks in 2010, Vizcaino went to the instructional league and was throwing 98-mph fastballs.
His elbow did not begin bothering him again until this year. He did not return to pitch after experiencing elbow discomfort during his March 3 appearance against the Tigers.
No. 2 Braves Prospect Vizcaino To Miss 2012 Season