Drew Hutchison (elbow) is on track to face live hitters in about three weeks.

Hutchison is currently making his way back from Tommy John surgery last August. While the 22-year-old right-hander is unlikely to see any game action until late in the season, he feels good about his progress. "You always want to do more but you know you have to follow the process and do what they tell you to do because that's what's in your best interest," said Hutchison. "I feel good, which is good, but you also realize that it's the process and you need to follow the process."

Blue Jays placed RHP Drew Hutchison on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow injury.

The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for the arrival of Todd Redmond. Hutchison will throw off a mound next Monday for the first time since Tommy John surgery. He won't be game-ready until the second half.

Drew Hutchison (elbow) will throw off a mound next Monday.

It will be his first time on the bump since undergoing Tommy John surgery last August. Hutchison will throw 15 pitches, repeating the process twice a week as he builds up arm strength. The young righty won't be ready to appear in games until the second half.

Drew Hutchison (elbow) hopes to throw off a mound by the end of March.

Hutchison is currently making his way back from Tommy John surgery last August. The 22-year-old right-hander is unlikely to resurface until late in the 2013 campaign.

Blue Jays activated RHP Drew Hutchison from the 60-day disabled list.

Hutchison is going to be in recovery mode from Tommy John surgery for most of the 2013 season, so he will be placed back on the disabled list sometime next March.

Drew Hutchison (elbow) will require Tommy John surgery.

Hutchison was attempting to rehab a sprained ulnar collateral ligament, but recently suffered a setback and was sent to go see Dr. James Andrews. It's a tough break for the 21-year-old right-hander, who will now be sidelined for most of the 2013 campaign.

Drew Hutchison (elbow) began a throwing program Friday.

Hutichison, who is currently making his way back from sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, made 30 throws from a distance of 45 feet. He'll throw two out of every three days for now as he increases his workload. While he's moving in the right direction, the Jays aren't counting on anything from him before the end of the year.

Drew Hutchison (elbow) will resume throwing Friday.

Hutchsion has been out for over a month with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. That type of injury often leads to Tommy John surgery, but the young right-hander has opted for a rehab program instead. He's doubtful to return to the Blue Jays by the end of 2012.

Blue Jays transferred RHP Drew Hutchison from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move clears a spot for Scott Richmond on the active roster. Hutchison was recently diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and won't resuming throwing for 4-6 weeks.

Drew Hutchison (elbow) has been shut down for the next 4-6 weeks.

Hutchison was recently diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, but he'll attempt to rehab the injury rather than undergo surgery. Either way, his return to the Blue Jays isn't considered imminent.

Drew Hutchison (elbow) will be shut down for two weeks before beginning his rehabilitation program.

Initial tests showed no tear to Hutchison's UCL, but he's expected to seek a second opinion for precautionary purposes next week. Hutchison won't be ready to return when first eligible and seems unlikely to return before the All-Star break.

Blue Jays placed RHP Drew Hutchison on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.

The severity of the injury isn't yet known, but Hutchison is likely looking at an extended absence. The Blue Jays are now without Hutchison, Kyle Drabek, and Brandon Morrow in their starting rotation. Robert Coello has been recalled in a corresponding move.

Drew Hutchison will undergo tests on his right elbow Saturday.

Hutchison left Friday's start against the Phillies in the first inning due to right elbow soreness. While the severity of the injury isn't yet known, the young right-hander apparently heard a "pop" sound. It looks like the Jays will have to dig down deep for yet another replacement in their starting rotation.

Drew Hutchison was hit hard in a loss to the Braves on Saturday, allowing five runs on seven hits in 6 1/3 innings.

He did manage to rack up seven strikeouts and only walked one in the game. The big blow of the day came courtesy of a three-run homer from Dan Uggla in the third inning. Hutchison has experienced his ups and downs, but he's done a fairly nice job as a rookie in the Blue Jays' rotation all things considered. The 21-year-old will take a 5-3 record, 4.66 ERA and 48/19 K/BB ratio into his next start against the Phillies.

Drew Hutchison put together the best start of his young career Monday, spinning seven shutout innings on just three hits and three walks while striking out nine in a 6-2 win over the Orioles.

The nine punchouts bested his previous career high by three. Hutchison was knocked around by the Rays in his last outing, but he pitched well in his two starts prior to that, so this makes three nice showings in his last four tries. The 21-year-old will take a 4.84 ERA and 1.43 WHIP into this weekend's start against the Red Sox.

Drew Hutchinson allowed one run on five hits in six innings Thursday in a victory over the Yankees.

He walked four and threw just 40 of his 97 pitches for strikes. Hutchinson now has three wins in six starts this season and a 4.81 ERA. Continue to view him as a low-end option in AL-Only formats.

Drew Hutchison turned in one of the best outing of his young career on Saturday, limiting the Twins to just one run on three hits over six innings of work.

He walked three and struck out three in the contest. Hutchison improved to 2-1 on the season and will carry a 5.53 ERA into his next start against the Yankees. The 21-year-old right-hander should be left alone in fantasy leagues for that matchup, but he does carry a good amount of keeper value.

Drew Hutchison was tagged for four earned runs over 5 1/3 innings in Sunday's loss to the Angels.

Hutchison struck out six, walked none and yielded eight hits. One of those hits was Albert Pujols' first homer as a member of the Angels, a two-run job in the fifth inning. Hutchison has given up at least four earned runs in three of his four starts this season, leaving his ERA at 6.65.

After turning in a solid performance last time out, Drew Hutchison's season long struggles continued against the Rangers on Tuesday, allowing five runs on seven hits in six innings of work.

He managed to strike out five and walk just two on the night, though he needed 100 pitches to get through the sixth inning. The Blue Jays don't have any other viable alternatives breaking down the door to the rotation, so Hutchison will likely be afforded several more chances to get on the right track. He'll try to turn things around when he takes on the Angels in Anaheim on Sunday.

Drew Hutchison pitched well against the Orioles on Thursday, allowing just two runs on six hits in five innings of work.

Hutchison struck out two and walked one in the game. After struggling in his major league debut against the Royals last week, Hutchison looked much more poised and comfortable in this effort, though his offense didn't provide much support. He'll again go in search of his first victory when he takes on the Rangers next week.