Josh Beckett (arm) will undergo surgery to relieve pressure on the nerves in his neck area and will miss the remainder of the season. It was reported earlier in the day that Beckett felt some tingling in his hand after a throwing session on Friday, so the two are certainly connected. The 33-year-old ends his season with a 5.19 ERA in just 43 1/3 innings of work. No word yet on whether Beckett will be ready for the start of the 2014 season.

Josh Beckett (arm) suffered "a little bit of a setback" during a light throwing session on Friday. Beckett reported feeling some tingling in his fingers after the session, not a good sign for a guy dealing with a nerve issue. He only recently began throwing again, with his first session of catch taking place on Wednesday. If he's unable to make progress in his throwing program there's a good chance the injury could lead to season-ending surgery.

Josh Beckett (arm) began playing catch on Wednesday. It's the first time he's thrown since being diagnosed with a nerve issue in his pitching arm a month ago. Beckett is optimistic that he can return to pitch this season, but the possibility of season-ending surgery is there if he doesn't feel right while ramping up his throwing program.

Josh Beckett said he'll undergo season-ending surgery if rest and rehab for a nerve issue in his pitching arm doesn't work. The right-hander noted that he's "absolutely" confident he'll pitch this season, but there's a level of uncertainty involved. He'll be shut down for the next four weeks before trying to throw again. If Beckett does ultimately need an operation, he expects to be ready for next season.

When asked Wednesday if Josh Beckett (arm) would return this season, Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said "I can't say I'm certain at all." Mattingly is obviously feeling pessimistic shortly after Beckett was shut down for a four weeks due to a nerve problem in his right arm. More should be known after the four weeks are up, as obviously there's a lot of uncertainty around the situation. Given that he'll have to build his arm back up after the shutdown period, Beckett is probably out until well after the All-Star break at the very least.

The Dodgers announced after Tuesday's game that Josh Beckett has been shut down for the next four weeks because the nerve problem in his right arm. Four weeks off would probably be followed by four weeks of rehab, making a return on the first of August the best-case scenario.

Josh Beckett will not need surgery for a nerve issue in his pitching hand. That's the good news. The bad news is that the Dodgers still aren't sure when he might return. "I don't feel like it's around the corner," manager Don Mattingly said. Beckett originally landed on the DL with a groin issue, but the nerve problem is definitely more of a concern. It's not clear what the next step is for the right-hander.

Josh Beckett (groin, hand) will visit a nerve specialist in Dallas on Monday. Beckett was placed on the DL with a groin ailment, but he's dealt with tingling in his fingers and the Dodgers have had a tough time getting a handle on the condition. An update on his status will be available after the exam.

Josh Beckett (groin) has been temporarily shut down from his throwing program after he felt tingling in his fingers. Beckett reported feeling fine after he threw 15 pitches off the mound Saturday, so it's not clear when the tingling occurred. Either way, it's a setback and he'll go for an MRI on Tuesday. The veteran right-hander has been out since May 14 with a strained left groin and will have his absence stretch into June.

Josh Beckett (groin) threw 15 pitches off a mound Saturday and reported feeling fine. Beckett will throw off a mound again on Tuesday and could be cleared to face live hitters after that. The right-hander is aiming to return to the Dodgers' starting rotation at some point in early-to-mid June. He has been out since May 14 with a strained left groin.