Joel Hanrahan (elbow) will throw from 120 feet on flat ground this week.

Hanrahan's initial timetable after undergoing Tommy John and flexor tendon surgery in mid-May was as long as 16 months, but MassLive.com's Evan Drellich says the reliever is "well ahead of schedule." A free agent this winter, Hanrahan will probably look for an incentive-laden, one-year deal as he attempts to rebuild his value.

Joel Hanrahan (elbow) will begin throwing from a distance of 75 feet on Monday as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery and flexor tendon surgery.

Hanrahan underwent both procedures in mid-May and was given a 12-to-14 month timetable for his recovery, putting an expected return somewhere around the All-Star break in 2014. The hard-throwing 32-year-old right-hander represents a low-risk, high-reward option on the free agent market this offseason.

Joel Hanrahan was upbeat after undergoing successful surgery to repair a torn right flexor tendon, as well as Tommy John surgery on Thursday and is anxious to begin his rehab.

Hanrahan will be in a cast for ten days, but will be ready to start the recovery process on day 11. Regardless of how quickly he begins the recovery process, he's looking at a 12-to-14 month timetable for his return. Hanrahan, who is a free agent after the season, is a long way away from having any tangible fantasy value.

Joel Hanrahan underwent Tommy John surgery in addition to flexor tendon surgery on his right elbow Thursday.

He also had bone spurs removed from the elbow. The flexor tendon repair was expected, but the hope is that Hanrahan wouldn't need Tommy John. As it is, he'll now be sidelined well into the 2014 season. Hanrahan is slated for free agency this winter.

Joel Hanrahan (elbow) will undergo season-ending surgery.

Hanrahan was hoping to rehab the injury, but the damage is extensive and needs to be surgically repaired. As of now, he's expected to visit with Dr. James Andrews next week to have the procedure done. Hanrahan, 31, is very unlikely to be back with the Red Sox and is set to become a free agent in 2014.

Joel Hanrahan was diagnosed with damage to the flexor tendon in his right elbow.

The flexor tendon is what protects the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow. Hanrahan has yet to decide whether he will rest and rehab the injury or undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. Either way, he is facing an extended absence.

Red Sox transferred RHP Joel Hanrhan from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

Hanrahan is off to see Dr. James Andrews in Birmighahm, Alabama for a full examination of his strained right forearm. It's possible that he will require surgery.

The Red Sox have sent the MRI on Joel Hanrahan's forearm to specialists Dr. James Andrews and Dr. David Altchek.

Hanrahan is in shutdown mode until the two doctors review the MRI and get back to the team, at which point a rehab scheduled will be formulated. The reliever is expected to be on the shelf for a while.

Red Sox placed RHP Joel Hanrahan on the 15-day disabled list with a right forearm strain.

With both Hanrahan and Andrew Bailey now on the disabled list, the Red Sox are expected to use Junichi Tazawa as their primary ninth-inning man. Hanrahan could be on the shelf for a while -- definitely longer than 15 days.

Joel Hanrahan is dealing with tightness in his right forearm.

The reliever will be re-evaluated Tuesday, but it seems likely that he'll wind up on the disabled list. With Andrew Bailey (biceps) also on the shelf, Koji Uehara could handle the ninth inning for the Red Sox for a while.

Joel Hanrahan left Monday's game against the Twins with an apparent injury.

It's not clear if he aggravated his hamstring injury or if something else is wrong. Hanrahan struggled in the outing before the injury, serving up a game-tying homer and walking a batter before being removed. The Red Sox should update his status after the game. Fantasy owners will want to go out and grab Koji Uehara just in case.

Joel Hanrahan will close for the Red Sox with Andrew Bailey (biceps) on the disabled list.

Hanrahan had already been closing for the past week with Bailey unavailable. With his injury backdated to April 29, Bailey will be eligible to return as early as next week, but weekly-league owners should be able to squeeze at least two weeks of stopper-duties out of Hanrahan. The former Pirate could easily keep the role once he was acquired for if he pitches well in Bailey's absence.

With Andrew Bailey apparently unavailable, Joel Hanrahan earned his fourth save Thursday against the Blue Jays.

Hanrahan gave up a single in a 3-1 game before getting a double play to finish it. The Red Sox announced that they'd use Hanrahan in a setup role for now after activating him Tuesday, but that changed after just one appearance, perhaps because of an injury to Bailey.

Red Sox activated RHP Joel Hanrahan from the 15-day disabled list.

Hanrahan allowed two runs in one inning in his first rehab appearance last week, but he bounced back Sunday with a scoreless inning. That was apparently enough to convince the Red Sox that he was ready to return. While there has been some speculation that he would get the closer role back, Red Sox manager John Farrell indicated during an appearance on MLB Network Radio on Tuesday that Andrew Bailey will keep the job.

Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe writes that "it is expected" that Joel Hanrahan (hamstring) will return to the ninth inning when he is activated from the disabled list.

Andrew Bailey has converted five of six save chances since Hanrahan went on the DL and has looked dominant of late, but it appears that Hanrahan will get his job back. He'll need to perform, though, in order to hold Bailey off. Hanrahan is expected to be activated from the DL on Tuesday.

Joel Hanrahan (hamstring) will make another rehab appearance with Triple-A Pawtucket on Sunday, then hopes to return to the Red Sox bullpen for Tuesday's series opener against the Blue Jays.

Hanrahan has adjusted his mechanics during his rehab stint, and reiterated Saturday that he no longer had any hamstring problems. It's unclear how Red Sox skipper John Farrell will handle the closer's role upon Hanrahan's return, but with Andrew Bailey pitching well in the role, he could have a tough decision on his hands.

Joel Hanrahan (hamstring) surrendered a two-run homer during his first rehab outing with Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday.

Hanrahan should only need a couple of rehab outings before he's deemed ready to return to the Red Sox bullpen. With Andrew Bailey pitching extremely well in the closer's role though, manager John Farrell looks he he could be faced with a very difficult decision shortly.

Joel Hanrahan (hamstring) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Pawtucket.

Joel Hanrahan (hamstring) threw off a mound Monday for the first time since hitting the disabled list.

Hanrahan experienced renewed soreness last week after trying to throw on flat ground but felt fine after Monday's mound workout. He will throw another bullpen session on Wednesday and could embark on a minor league rehab assignment Friday. Andrew Bailey is serving as Boston's ninth-inning man for now.

Joel Hanrahan felt renewed soreness in his right hamstring when he threw on flat ground Thursday.

The Red Sox had hoped he could throw from a mound soon, but that now won't happen for at least a few days. "While he's making progress, that hasn't cleared up 100 percent," manager John Farrell said of Hanrahan's hamstring. While Hanrahan suffered what appears to be a mini-setback Thursday, Andrew Bailey was nailing down his second save in as many days in impressive fashion. If Bailey gets hot, it's possible Hanrahan won't have a closer job once healthy.