Atlanta Braves right-hander Reynaldo López will undergo arthroscopic surgery to determine if there's any structural damage to his throwing shoulder, according to MLB's Mark Bowman. López, placed on the injured list on Monday with shoulder inflammation, is expected to miss several months of action.

Atlanta Braves skipper Brian Snitker announced Tuesday that starting pitcher Reynaldo López would undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder next week.

Reynaldo López will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder and is expected to miss at least a couple of months, according to MLB.com. The news comes a day after the Braves placed him on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.