Allard had back surgery after the 2015 season, but he should be ready for the start of spring training, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports.
The 18-year-old southpaw only pitched six innings in the Gulf Coast League after the Braves selected him with the 14th overall pick in the 2015 draft, but he was excellent in those three outings. Allard did not allow a run and gave up just one hit while striking out 12 and walking none. He turned 18 in August, so it would not be surprising for him to spend all or most of 2016 back in rookie ball.