Brandon Beachy will make his first start of the season for the Atlanta Braves on Monday night against the Colorado Rockies.

Beachy had right elbow ligament-replacement surgery in June 2012.

He was 5-5, led the NL with a 2.00 ERA, and appeared bound for an All-Star appearance when his 2012 season ended after 13 starts.

Fredi Gonzalez said Beachy's return to the rotation "is like getting a big piece in a trade at deadline."