Brewers assistant general manager Gord Ash said Wednesday that Manny Parra will undergo surgery on his left elbow.

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said Manny Parra (elbow) will not make it back to the big leagues this season.

Parra has been sidelined all season, first with a back ailment and more recently an elbow issue that's kept him out since early May. Frankly, it's surprising that he hasn't undergone surgery at this point, and it seems possible that he'll still need it at some point down the line to repair an ulnar collateral strain and flexor strain.

Manny Parra (elbow) will report to extended spring training soon to begin a throwing program.

Parra last week visited orthopedic specialist Dr. Lewis Yocum, who provided the "same report as our doctors here gave him," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said. It appears, at least for the time being, that Parra, who has an ulnar collateral strain and flexor strain in his elbow, won't need surgery, but there's no timetable for his return.

Brewers transferred LHP Manny Parra from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

They made the move to open a spot on the 40-man roster for Danny Herrera. Parra was shut down after feeling pain in his sprained left elbow during a Friday bullpen session and will see orthopedist Dr. Lewis Yocum this week for a second opinion. Tommy John surgery is a possibility.

Manny Parra has been shut down after feeling pain in his sprained left elbow during a Friday bullpen session.

Bad news strikes once again for the left-handed Parra, who is going to see orthopedist Dr. Lewis Yocum sometime next week for a second opinion. Tommy John surgery can't be ruled out at this point.

Manny Parra has been shut down from his rehab assignment due to an ulnar collateral ligament sprain and flexor tendon strain.

That's not good. Parra has been rehabbing from a back injury, but the elbow injuries he's been shut down with are often a precursor to Tommy John surgery. For now, the Brewers will hope he recovers with a little downtime. Obviously, his return date is completely up in the air now.

Manny Parra (back) is expected to be activated from the disabled list soon.

He had been scheduled to be back by now, but the Brewers decided a week ago to extend his rehab assignment. Parra has actually not pitched well in two outings since then, giving up two runs on five hits and a walk over three innings, but evidently the Brewers have decided he's ready. Takashi Saito's recent setback might be a factor in them wanting to get another arm down in the bullpen. Parra will likely pitch in the middle innings, at least initially.

The Brewers have decided to lengthen Manny Parra's (back) rehab assignment.

Parra has allowed five runs while striking out nine over 8 1/3 rehab innings. It's not clear how many more rehab outings he'll have. "We've kind of lengthened that a little bit," Roenicke said of Parra's rehab assignment. "I'm not sure when he's going again. Just trying to make sure with him that everything is right with his back."

Manny Parra (back) allowed three runs on two hits and two walks over 1 1/3 innings Tuesday in a minor league rehab appearance with Triple-A Nashville.

Parra retired the side in order in his first inning of work, but after beginning his second inning with a strikeout, he allowed a double, an RBI single and then a pair of walks before being pulled from the game. He'll need a few more appearances with the Sounds before being activated from the disabled list.

Manny Parra (back) threw two perfect innings while striking out four in a rehab appearance for Single-A Wisconsin.

The lefty will move up to Triple-A Nashville to make a couple appearances before being reevaluated. Assuming he fares well and doesn't suffer a setback, he'll likely rejoin the Brewers bullpen after those outings.

Manny Parra (back) threw two simulated innings Wednesday and will begin a rehab assignment Saturday.

Parra has made steady progress since getting an injection in his back to relieve a facet joint injury. "I'm at the point now where I don't even think about it," Parra said. "I get my treatment and do other stuff to maintain where I'm at right now, but I'm past [the injury]. I felt really good. I just have to get my endurance up. You can run all you want, but it's not the same as throwing." The plan during Parra's rehab would be to throw one inning in his first appearance and then have a bullpen session before finishing with a multiple-inning appearance. He seems in line for a late April return.

Manny Parra (back) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday.

Parra has already been placed on the disabled list and will remain in Arizona once the season opens. His DL-stint is backdated, so if he makes progress in the coming days, it's possible that he could return when eligible on March 6.

Manny Parra received a cortisone injection earlier this week after suffering a setback in his recovery from a back injury.

Parra has faced just one batter all spring due to lingering back stiffness. He's extremely unlikely to be ready for Opening Day at this point.

Manny Parra has not given up on returning to the starting rotation at some point.

"Ultimately, I want to be a great starter," said Parra. "That's what I came up thinking I would be." He might have been considered as a short-term replacement for the injured Zack Greinke, but Parra's back injury likely will keep him out of the mix for now. At this point, he thinks he will be healthy enough to pitch by Opening Day.

An MRI on Manny Parra's back showed no structural damage, the Brewers announced Satuday.

Parra is day-to-day because of back stiffness. He's expected to have a spot in Milwaukee's pen if healthy.

X-rays on Manny Parra's back came back negative, but he'll need an MRI because a bone scan was inconclusive.

The left-hander aggravated a back injury after facing just one batter Thursday. At this point he is considered day-to-day, but we'll know more once the results of the MRI are revealed. Parra will pitch solely in relief for the Brew Crew this season after bouncing back and forth from starting to relieving the last few years.

Manny Parra will have X-rays and a bone scan Friday to determine the cause of his back tightness.

Parra exited his Thursday appearance after facing just one batter. The Brewers want to be able to rule out a stress fracture, so they're taking all of the necessary precautions. He's considered day-to-day for now.

Manny Parra has been diagnosed with mild tightness in his lower back.

Parra left his Thursday exhibition appearance after just one batter. It's the same thing that has been ailing him for the past couple of days. The Brewers will reevaluate him Friday morning.

Manny Parra exited Thursday's game after facing just one batter due to an apparent back injury.

Parra had been held back this week due to back stiffness and it was apparently giving him problems on the mound Thursday afternoon. He left the field with a trainer after striking out the lone batter he faced.

Brewers and LHP Manny Parra avoided arbitration Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year contract.

Parra was eligible for arbitration this winter for the first time in his career. The 28-year-old southpaw finished with an ugly 5.02 ERA and 1.62 WHIP last season and then required surgery on a labrum tear in his left hip in late October. He is expected to pitch solely in relief this year.