Peter Moylan (back) tossed a scoreless inning Monday in his first minor league rehab appearance with Triple-A Gwinnett.

Moylan, who is rehabbing from back surgery, allowed a single and pitched around a two-out walk. He struck out one and threw 10 out of 18 pitches for strikes. The plan is for him to pitch again Thursday before making back-to-back appearances a couple days later. He should rejoin the Braves' bullpen when rosters expand in September.

Peter Moylan (back) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Monday.

Moylan is likely to spend two weeks in the Braves' minor league system before returning to the major leagues when rosters expand in September. He's been out since May while recovering from back surgery.

Peter Moylan threw batting practice Monday for the first time since undergoing back surgery in May.

Moylan threw 30 pitches and utilized his complete arsenal. "I felt good," said Moylan. "It felt good to be back on the hill facing hitters." The Aussie will likely throw another round of batting practice on Wednesday before going out on a minor league rehab assignment. If all goes well, he should rejoin the Braves' bullpen by the end of the month.

Peter Moylan (back) threw 60 pitches at about 50 percent effort Sunday.

It was his fifth bullpen session in the span of a week. "I'm pumped," said Moylan, who underwent back surgery in May. "I want to take the next step already. The way I'm throwing right now, I feel like I could get someone out. Obviously there's a process we have to run through because it's not like I just have my left finger operated on, it's my back. It's a process, but the end is near." He will need to go out on a minor league rehab assignment, but it appears he could be back in the Braves' bullpen by the end of the month.

Peter Moylan will throw off a mound Sunday for the first time since undergoing back surgery.

"When we get back he may be ready to throw some batting practice and we'll go from there," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said. ". He said his back feels great. Now it's just a matter of getting his arm in shape. We have to take our time with him. It's almost like the first day of spring training." The Braves hope to have Moylan back by the end of August.

Peter Moylan (back) is scheduled to long-toss from 120 feet Monday.

Moylan has been sidelined since mid-April with a back injury that eventually required surgery. He's hoping to return in mid-August.

Peter Moylan (back) is scheduled to begin a throwing program during next Thursday's team workout.

Moylan underwent surgery in May to repair a bulging disc in his lower back. The Braves are hoping the 32-year-old right-hander will be able to return sometime in August.

Peter Moylan (back) said Friday that he hopes to rejoin the Braves by the end of August.

Moylan underwent surgery earlier this month to repair a bulging disc in his lower back and is expected to miss approximately 12 weeks. It's still very early in the rehab process, but he could be a factor down the stretch.

Braves transferred RHP Peter Moylan from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

The move was made to clear space on the 40-man roster for Wilkin Ramirez, who was recalled on Sunday. Moylan's back surgery is expected to cost him 12 weeks, which means he could possibly return in late August or September. It's the third back surgery the Aussie has had.

Peter Moylan's back surgery was deemed successful by the Braves.

He's expected to miss about 12 weeks, which means he could possibly return in late August or September. This is the third back surgery the Aussie has had.

Peter Moylan's back surgery is expected to cost him 12 weeks, which means he could possibly return in late August or September.

It's the third back surgery the Aussie has had, but the results of an MRI were encouraging enough that his down time shouldn't be too long. "When they looked at the MRI they said it looked like a back that hadn't been operated on," Moylan said. "And that's what was encouraging for me." Moylan said he was back pitching in Australia in eight weeks after a similar procedure before, but he concedes that coming back in the big leagues will be different. "It is a different ballgame over here when you're expected to be able to pitch every day," Moylan said. "So I think 12 weeks will probably do just about right."

Peter Moylan is still walking around gingerly due to the bulging disc in his back.

As Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez put it, Moylan is walking around, "kind of like John Wayne." Moylan hasn't started throwing yet since being placed on the DL in mid-April, and a return date looks completely up in the air.

Peter Moylan (back) hasn't picked up a baseball since being placed on the disabled list earlier this month.

Moylan is eligible to return from the disabled list Saturday, but that obviously won't happen. "There are still some issues to work through before I try to throw," said Moylan. The 32-year-old right-hander was diagnosed with a bulging disc earlier this month and was given an epidural to alleviate the pain and accelerate his recovery. There's no current timetable for his return.

Peter Moylan underwent an MRI on his back Monday which revealed a bulging disc.

That's no good. Moylan will receive an epidural and be re-evaluated after 15 days. There's no current timetable for his return.

Peter Moylan will undergo an MRI on his ailing back Monday.

Moylan was placed on the disabled list Saturday with a lower back strain. We should have a better idea after the MRI whether he can return when his 15 days are up.

Braves placed RHP Peter Moylan on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain.

Moylan has allowed eight hits and two earned runs across 4 1/3 innings this season for Atlanta. He should be good to go when his two weeks are up.

Peter Moylan dropped 23 pounds this winter.

Moylan, 32, went from weighing 248 pounds in October to checking in at 225 pounds Monday in Braves camp. "I had to, I was fat as s--- last year," said the right-handed reliever. "There comes a time when you look at yourself and go, alright, time to stop." He's aiming to keep if off this time.

Braves and RHP Peter Moylan avoided arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a contract.

No word on the exact terms of the new deal, but Moylan earned $1.15 million through the arbitration process last winter. The 32-year-old right-hander posted a 2.97 ERA and 52/37 K/BB ratio over 63 2/3 innings last season. He has topped 85 appearances in each of the past two seasons since returning from Tommy John surgery.

Peter Moylan was unavailable over the weekend after receiving a cortisone shot in his right shoulder Friday.

Now it's a little more clear why Craig Kimbrel's latest stint with the team was so brief. Moylan said the shoulder feels better, so we're working under the assumption that he'll be available tonight if necessary.