Bailey signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Bailey hasn't pitched anywhere since 2020 following a second Tommy John surgery but is apparently game-ready now. He's been assigned to Double-A Birmingham.

Bailey (elbow) announced in early January via his personal Twitter account that he resumed throwing off flat ground.

EDGE Analysis

Bailey was cleared to throw approximately 11 months after undergoing the second Tommy John surgery of his career in February 2021. Since he isn't a member of the Reds' 40-man roster, Bailey is taking part in spring training with the rest of Cincinnati's minor leaguers, but he's unlikely to be cleared for game action until later in the spring or early in the summer. Once he's deemed 100 percent healthy, Bailey will likely settle into the rotation at Triple-A Louisville.

Bailey was non-tendered by the Reds on Tuesday, but he re-signed with the team on a minor-league deal that includes an invitation to spring training, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bailey missed the 2021 campaign while recovering from Tommy John surgery in February, and he'll enter spring training as a non-roster invitee. It's unclear where the right-hander currently stands in his recovery, but he may not be fully ramped up for Opening Day.

The Reds placed Bailey (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Bailey underwent Tommy John surgery in February and will miss the entire 2021 season. His placement on the 60-day IL opened up a spot on the 40-man roster for reliever Cam Bedrosian.

Bailey (elbow) announced on his personal Twitter feed that he underwent successful Tommy John surgery Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Bailey was unable to work out at camp this year due to his elbow issue, and he underwent the second Tommy John surgery of his career Friday. He'll be sidelined for the entire 2021 campaign as a result, and he'll now shift his focus toward recovering ahead of a potential return in early 2022.

Bailey will undergo Tommy John surgery next week and miss the entirety of the 2021 season, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old reported to be dealing with an undisclosed injury earlier in February, and he'll end up requiring Tommy John surgery. Bailey made his big-league debut with the Astros in 2020 and gave up two earned runs on six hits over 7.1 innings, but he won't see game action again until 2022.

Bailey is battling an undisclosed injury and isn't expected to be ready for the start of camp, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Without specifics on the injury, it's difficult to say whether or not Bailey is at risk of missing time to start the regular season. The 26-year-old righty recorded a 2.45 ERA in his 7.1-inning debut for the Astros last season before coming over in a November trade, though his 4:3 K:BB paints a less optimistic picture.

Bailey was traded from the Astros to the Reds on Friday in exchange for cash.

EDGE Analysis

The Astros probably weren't keen on keeping Bailey on the 40-man roster, while the Reds saw a player they liked who they could easily acquire. The 26-year-old righty pitched 7.1 innings of relief for the Astros this season but had primarily been a starter in the minors, so it's unclear what role the Reds have in mind for him.

Bailey was optioned to the Astros' alternate training site Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bailey was effective out of the Astros' bullpen during his time on the active roster, posting a 2.45 ERA and 4:3 K:BB over 7.1 innings across five appearances. However, he'll continue his work with the alternate squad after Joe Biagini (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Bailey had his minor-league contract selected Thursday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bailey was selected by the Orioles in the Rule 5 draft during the winter but was returned to Houston a week before MLB paused spring training. The right-hander will open the season with the big club after a strong showing during camp, likely in a low-leverage mop-up role. Bailey posted a 3.30 ERA and 103:41 K:BB across 92.2 innings at Double-A last year.