Gearrin will be third Braves pitcher to have Tommy John

ATLANTA -- Braves reliever Cory Gearrin will undergo Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. He will fly on Tuesday to New York, where Dr. David Altchek will perform the procedure.

"I feel good about it," Gearrin said. "I'm not anxious."

The right-hander received three opinions before announcing on Tuesday that he would need surgery. Gearrin sustained the injury while pitching against the Tigers in a Spring Training game on March 25 in Lakeland, Fla.

Gearrin, who turns 28 on Monday, will join starters Kris Medlen and Brandon Beachy as the third Braves pitcher to undergo Tommy John surgery this year.