Braves pitcher has shoulder surgery

ATLANTA, June 10 (UPI) -- Atlanta Braves veteran pitcher John Smoltz had arthroscopic surgery Tuesday on his right shoulder.

It is unclear if or when the 41-year-old could return to the majors. He will begin a rehabilitation regimen in the next few days.

Smoltz, the 1996 Cy Young winner, was 3-2 with a 2.57 earned run average in six games, five of which were starts.

The only pitcher in major league history with at least 200 wins and 150 saves, Smoltz spent the first 12 years of his career as a starter. He missed the entire 2000 season after undergoing elbow surgery, then returned in 2001 and spent most of the year as a closer. Smoltz had 154 saves from 2001 through 2004 before returning to the rotation for the 2005 campaign.

Smoltz a regular-season record of 210-147. Earlier this year, he became the 16th pitcher to reach 3,000 strikeouts. He is the winningest pitcher in post-season history with a record of 15-4.