"The Braves don't know if they'll get Tommy Hanson or Jair Jurrjens back in their starting rotation before or during the postseason, but developments Sunday and Monday at least gave them some hope.

Jurrjens flew to Colorado over the weekend for a second opinion on his injured right knee from Dr. Richard Steadman, who concurred with the original diagnosis of a bone bruise and no other structural damage.

However, Jurrjens said he was advised not to throw off a mound for another two weeks, which would make it difficult for the right-hander to prepare and show he's ready for the first round of the playoffs that starts Oct. 1.

"He's going to try a different brace and continue his rehab and try to get back on the mound," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "I don't know when that would be, as far as the timeline.""