Andrew Bailey will have surgery on Wednesday to reconstruct the ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb. The Red Sox have not placed a timetable on Bailey's return, but manager Bobby Valentine said he was told by the training staff that a return before the All-Star break is unlikely. "We won't use him until he is fully recuperated. Guys we have set up in the bullpen will hold down the fort," Valentine said. He did not name a new closer, but he said that Mark Melancon is among those who will get the chance to close games out. "It is unfortunate Bailey is out," Melancon said. "I just heard the news. We have a good bullpen. We will be all right. We are going to figure it out. I am ready (to pitch the ninth if need be)."