Bailey will make his first spring appearance in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Braves.

Bailey is attempting to come back after undergoing shoulder surgery in July of 2013, and will be fighting to earn a spot in the bullpen for Opening Day. He'll likely be on a strict pitch count in his first appearance, but getting through game action without any pain would be an encouraging step toward being ready for the start of the season.

Bailey threw 20 pitches in a simulated game, reporting "things are really going well," the NY Post reports.

It was Bailey's first action since undergoing shoulder surgery in July of 2013 as he'll try to earn a roster spot in the bullpen for Opening Day. The 30-year-old remains optimistic that he'll make the big league team, but he'll likely have to prove himself in live spring action first. The plan is to pitch in another simulated game Saturday before making a Grapefruit League appearance.

Bailey will be on the mound this spring with an opportunity to win a bullpen spot with the Yankees, the Westchester Journal News reports.

Under a minor league deal, Bailey could wind up at Triple-A if he has any setbacks with his arm this spring, but he's presumably healthy and progressing through an offseason throwing program leading into spring training.

Bailey (shoulder) has agreed to a minor league contract with the Yankees, LoHud.com reports.

The Yankees declined the team option they held on Bailey's contract for 2015, but they still wanted to keep him around. Bailey will likely get a chance to compete for a bullpen job during spring training, as long as he is healthy.

Bailey (shoulder) is not expected to return to the big leagues this season, MLB.com reports.

Bailey had surgery on his shoulder last July, but there was some hope he'd be able to make a return toward the end of the season. The 30-year-old has suffered setbacks in rehabbing the shoulder, ending any chance of a major league return in 2014.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Monday that Andrew Bailey (shoulder) could return in September.

Bailey is still rehabbing at the team's spring training complex following surgery last July to repair his labrum and shoulder capsule. Obviously, it's always a rough timetable when anyone is coming back from a major shoulder operation. The Yankees certainly aren't counting on anything from the former closer.

Andrew Bailey (shoulder) has progressed to throwing off flat ground.

Bailey, who signed a minor league deal with the Yankees in February, has reached 50 throws at a distance of 90 feet and expects to stretch out to 120 feet next week. Coming off major shoulder surgery, he's unlikely to contribute until late in the season.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Sunday that Andrew Bailey (shoulder) isn't expected to be available until September.

The Yanks inked Bailey to a minor league deal Saturday, but it sounds like they're not expecting much of a contribution from him this season. The reliever underwent surgery in July to repair his labrum and shoulder capsule and has yet to do any throwing. Bailey posted a 3.77 ERA and 39/12 K/BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings last year for the Red Sox.

Yankees signed RHP Andrew Bailey to a minor league contract.

The deal is loaded with incentives, ESPN's Buster Olney reports. Bailey's impact won't be immediately felt as he works his way back from labrum and shoulder capsule surgery, but he could be back and ready to make an impact by midseason. The 29-year-old has closing experience and could serve as insurance for David Robertson.

Tim Dierkes of MLBTradeRumors.com reports that "more than 15 teams have called to express interest" in Andrew Bailey.

Bailey was non-tendered by the Red Sox last week but apparently won't have any issues finding another job. The reliever is recovering from surgery to repair his labrum and shoulder capsule but, barring setbacks, is expected to be ready by mid-May. He'll likely get an incentive-laden, one-year deal.

Red Sox non-tendered RHP Andrew Bailey.

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported Sunday that Bailey would receive a tender, but that turned out not to be the case. It's not a surprise that the Red Sox didn't feel he'd be worth it, as Bailey will make more than $4 million in arbitration and is expected to miss the first half of next season following labrum and shoulder capsule surgery.

Joel Sherman of the New York Post hears that the Red Sox will tender a contract to Andrew Bailey.

Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal previously reported that Bailey was a "strong candidate" to be non-tendered. The reliever will likely be out until midseason following labrum and shoulder capsule surgery and is expected to make more than $4 million in arbitration. Boston apparently feels his high upside is worth that kind of commitment.

Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal writes that Andrew Bailey is a "strong candidate" to be non-tendered.

Bailey would receive a salary north of $4 million in his final year of arbitration, and the Red Sox might not be willing to pay him that much since he's expected to miss half of 2014 while coming back from shoulder surgery. "Ben (Cherington) and I had a good conversation at the end of the year," Bailey said Saturday. "It's a business. We haven't had any contact yet." Bailey will begin a throwing program in January.

Red Sox activated RHP Andrew Bailey from the 60-day disabled list.

Bailey had both his labrum and shoulder capsule repaired in July. He is expected to be sidelined a minimum of 12 months while recovering from the surgery and figures to be a non-tender candidate this winter.

Red Sox transferred RHP Andrew Bailey from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

It's a procedural move to free up a 40-man roster spot. Bailey, of course, is out for the season following shoulder surgery.

Andrew Bailey had both his labrum and shoulder capsule repaired on Wednesday.

Bailey was diagnosed with a torn labrum and shoulder capsule last week. He's facing up to a year of recovery time and figures to be a non-tender candidate this winter.

Andrew Bailey will undergo surgery to his right shoulder Wednesday.

Bailey will have surgery to repair labrum/capsule damage in his right shoulder and has been ruled out for the season. He is expected to be sidelined a minimum of 12 months while recovering from the injury.

Andrew Bailey has labrum damage in his right shoulder and is likely facing season-ending surgery.

This confirms a report by Peter Gammons on MLB Network. Bailey is dealing with a "significant" shoulder injury and is expected to be shut down for the remainder of the season. Koji Uehara will continue to serve in the closer role for the Red Sox, with Junichi Tazawa as the primary setup man.

Red Sox placed RHP Andrew Bailey on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 13, with a right shoulder injury.

It's not clear when the ailment cropped up for Bailey or how long he'll be sidelined. He had turned things around of late after a rough end to June, but Bailey will make yet another trip to the DL. Jose De La Torre is taking his spot on the roster.

Andrew Bailey retired all five Mariners he faced Tuesday in his third straight scoreless outing.

Bailey gave up runs in five straight appearances to end June, but he's opened July by allowing just one hit in 4 1/3 scoreless innings. He's fanned five and walked none during that span. The Red Sox have no complaints about Koji Uehara in the closer's role, but Bailey figures to get the job back if he keeps this up.