Andrew Bailey (RP)

Boston relief pitcher Andrew Bailey, once tabbed to be the team's closer before landing on the disabled list with a thumb injury, has finally been cleared to throw, reports ESPN.com on Wednesday. Bailey will begin throwing next week.

Andrew Bailey (thumb) is expected to begin a throwing program next week.

Boston Red Sox RP Andrew Bailey (thumb) has been cleared to throw starting next week ...

RotoInfo.com | May 16th, 2:02pm

Andrew Bailey has been cleared to throw by doctors and will start throwing next week.

Boston Red Sox RP Andrew Bailey (thumb) is set to be examined by Dr. Thomas ...

RotoInfo.com | May 15th, 11:58am

Andrew Bailey is scheduled to have his surgically repaired right thumb examined today in Cleveland by Dr. Thomas Graham.

Injured Boston closer Andrew Bailey is hoping to be cleared to begin throwing again shortly, reports the Boston Globe on Saturday. Bailey is scheduled for an exam with surgeon Thomas Graham this week. “It feels pretty normal to me,’’ Bailey said before the Red Sox beat the Indians, 4-1, Saturday night. “I’m hoping Dr. Graham tells me I can start throwing again. Or at least...

RotoInfo.com | May 13th, 6:20am

Andrew Bailey is hoping he will soon be cleared to start throwing again. Bailey is scheduled for an exam with surgeon Thomas Graham this week. 'It feels pretty normal to me,'' Bailey said before the Red Sox beat the Indians, 4-1, Saturday night. 'I'm hoping Dr. Graham tells me I can start throwing again. Or at least that I'm getting close to that.''

Red Sox relief pitcher Andrew Bailey continues to make progress in his return from an injury and recently shed the cast he was wearing on his surgically repaired thumb, the Boston Herald reports. Bailey is recovering from a spring-training collision at first base that resulted in surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb. He is expected to be re-examined in two weeks and is hopeful to...

Boston Red Sox RP Andrew Bailey (thumb) is wearing a cast on his right hand ...

RotoInfo.com | Apr 6th, 2:06pm

Boston Red Sox closer Andrew Bailey called his recent thumb injury, and subsequent surgery, a freak situation that has left him frustrated, disappointed and angry.The right-hander had surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb and there is no timetable when he'll be able to return, but claims his season is not over.'The doctor said the surgery went well and we didn't have to reconstruct anything, it was the ligament that was already in there, so that's a good sign,' he said.

Andrew Bailey underwent successful surgery on his right thumb Wednesday at the Cleveland Clinic.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 4th, 1:52pm

Andrew Bailey is out of surgery, according to the Red Sox. They say it went well.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 4th, 10:40am

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Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said Tuesday that Andrew Bailey will not be back before the All-Star break.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 3rd, 3:22pm

Andrew Bailey will have surgery on his UCL surgery on his thumb Wednesday, Red Sox say. Based on similar injuries he will be out 3-4 months.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 3rd, 12:36pm

According to a major league source, the injury sustained by Andrew Bailey is believed to involve the UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) in the pitcher's thumb.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 3rd, 8:16am

Update: According to Karl Ravech of ESPN.com if Andrew Bailey needs surgery on his thumb, he will likely be out for 3 months.

According to Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe, Andrew Bailey was told Monday that he will need thumb surgery. Mark Melancon appears to be in the front of the line of potential closers.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 2nd, 4:50pm

Andrew Bailey has been told he needs surgery on his right thumb, The Boston Globe reported Monday evening. Bailey was examined in Boston on Monday, and manager Bobby Valentine said the right-hander would receive a second opinion on Tuesday. That second opinion will come in Cleveland, the Globe reported, with specialist Dr. Thomas Graham. Surgery could come as soon as Tuesday, the report said.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 2nd, 2:36pm

Update: Andrew Bailey was examined today in Boston. According to major league sources, the news was not good and Bailey may require surgery. It is not clear how long he would be out. The Red Sox have Mark Melancon and Alfredo Aceves available to use as closers.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 2nd, 2:24pm

Red Sox closer Andrew Bailey will be in Cleveland on Tuesday to get a second opinion on his injured right thumb from Dr. Thomas Graham, a hand specialist.Bailey was examined today in Boston.Manager Bobby Valentine claimed not to know Bailey's condition.'When a player is injured I always am very concerned and always try to make alternative plans. If he jumps right back in, then I'm pleasantly surprised,' he said 'When guys are hurt, they're hurt and he couldn't pitch for a couple of days, you know? I'm not sure how long.'

RotoInfo.com | Apr 1st, 1:44pm

Andrew Bailey getting examination in Boston tomorrow. Bobby Valentine indicated he wants one closer and one alternate, no pen by committee if Bailey is out.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 1st, 12:42pm

Looks like Aceves could be getting real consideration as a possible closer should Bailey land on DL

RotoInfo.com | Apr 1st, 8:22am

Red Sox closer Andrew Bailey has been dealing with some sort of thumb injury. An update will follow when more news becomes available.

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Davey Johnson said that Drew Storen (right elbow inflammation) should face hitters in seven to 10 days, and afterward, he'll be ready for a short rehab assignment, according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore. The Washington Nationals could have him back at close to their best-case scenario, in about two weeks. Fantasy owners can be hopeful, but a difference of a few days to a week isn't a big deal...

More details about the absence of the Red Sox's closer, including the initial (and long-term?) sub, plus updates concerning the Rays' and White Sox's plans for the ninth.

There’s certainly a wealth of capable candidates to take over the role – and if Alfredo Aceves manages to avoid melting down, who is to say they don’t rock the boat even upon Bailey’s return? For Bailey, I hope they find that there’s not a ton of damage in there and he’s back on the field in a jiffy. But for fantasy purposes, I’m cutting bait and moving on.

Nicholas Minnix discusses the lastest bullpen news and fantasy impacts for Andrew Bailey, Frank Francisco, Alfredo Aceves, Daniel Bard, Mark Melancon, Kyle Farnsworth, and other relievers.

I suppose it's true what they say about closers being such a dicey fantasy investment. We've just flipped our calendars to April and there are already a handful of situations in flux -- with more certain to follow over the...

In this clip from the Fantasy Focus: Baseball podcast, Nate Ravitz and Matthew Berry disagree on how many saves Andrew Bailey will get this season.