The Phillies do not expect Billingsley (elbow) to be ready to pitch in the majors until late April or early May, the team's official site reports.

The Phillies do not expect Billingsley (elbow) to be ready to pitch in the majors until late April or early May, the team's official site reports.

Analysis:

Billingsley is recovering from right flexor tendon surgery that he had last June. He could join the Phillies' rotation when healthy and is a candidate to be traded midseason.