Lee (elbow) is expected to throw off a mound for the first time in the next two weeks, the Philadelphia Daily News reports. The move to throwing off a mound is a big step because of the extra stress it places on the elbow. Lee is rehabbing a flexor-pronator tendon strain in his elbow that limited him to just 13 starts last season.

Lee (elbow) has begun a throwing program, MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports. GM Ruben Amaro said Lee is progressing well in his throwing program, and he expects him to throw from a mound sometime in January. Assuming that happens, Lee should be ready for the beginning of spring training. The Phillies would be open to trading Lee, but he is owed at least $37.5 million and is coming off the elbow injury, so the Phillies will almost certainly hold onto him at least until July.

Lee (elbow) has received clearance to begin his offseason throwing program, CSN Philly reports. Lee was examined by the Phillies' team doctor last week. He will begin throwing next week and expects to be ready for the start of spring training.

Lee (elbow) is close to beginning a throwing program, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. November had been the target for Lee to resume throwing for some time, but his agent, Darek Braunecker, indicated that the lefty is still on track to start up his program this month. An MRI in October showed that the flexor tendon in Lee's elbow is healing well, and so long as he doesn't have any hiccups in the coming months, Lee should be ready for spring training. The 36-year-old Lee posted a 8.0 K/9 in 13 starts in 2014, his lowest mark since 2010, while his swinging-strike rate (7.8%) was his lowest since 2007.

Lee's (elbow) flexor tendon was shown to be healing well in an MRI and he is expected to be ready for spring training, MLB.con's Todd Zolecki reports. You can never be quite comfortable when an older pitcher like Lee has elbow issues, yet the Phillies are confident enough in his recovery to begin his throwing program in November. The 35-year-old Lee had a weak year by his standards, with his highest ERA and WHIP since 2007. His 2.96 FIP from 2014 implies he was a little unlucky, but he still carries a large risk of being in decline.

Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. expressed confidence that Lee (elbow) will be ready to contribute at the start of next season, CSNPhilly.com reports. Lee was examined by a team doctor Monday, and while Amaro did not go into detail, he said that the left-hander's condition is "improved." A flexor-pronator tendon strain forced Lee out of action in May and a recurrence of the injury in late July in turn ended his 2014 campaign, but several top orthopedists have examined Lee and determined he will not need surgery. He's expected to resume a throwing program in November, and the expectation is that he'll be ready for Day 1 of spring training if all goes well.

Lee (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day DL on Monday, Stephen Gross of The Morning Call reports. The move to the 60-day DL will open up space on the 40-man roster for the Phillies, who are expected to promote a slew of players Tuesday. Though the Phillies haven't explicitly said so, Lee can almost certainly be ruled out for a return this season due to a recurrence of a left flexor pronator strain.

Lee will not require surgery on his strained left elbow, the Phillies' official site reports. Lee visited orthopedist David Altchek in New York on Wednesday who said surgery is not required. Lee then went to the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia for a platelet-rich plasma injection in his elbow. The Phillies hope to have him start a throwing program in October or November. GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said he is hopeful Lee will be ready to pitch by the start of spring training.

Lee (elbow) cleaned out his locker before Wednesday's game, the Phillies' official site reports. The Phillies have not officially declared Lee out for the season, but this is a sign it is only a matter of time. Lee has previously said he did not expect to pitch again this season. He is on the disabled list with a strained left elbow.

Manager Ryne Sandberg said "there wasn't a whole lot revealed" from the examination on Lee's elbow this past weekend, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Lee met with a team doctor Saturday, who confirmed the original diagnosis of a left flexor pronator strain. He has not yet undergone a MRI examination, and Sandberg was unable to confirm when that would happen. Lee is expected to miss the rest of the season.