WASHINGTON (CBSNewYork/AP) — New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka is slated to throw about 45 pitches in a minor league rehab start at Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.
The Japanese right-hander hasn’t pitched since April 23 because of a strained right forearm and tendinitis in that wrist.
“It’s important for me to be able to throw all my pitches. So, definitely, that’s what I’m looking for,” the 26-year-old said through an interpreter before the Yankees played the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.
As for how many rehab appearances Tanaka might make, manager Joe Girardi said: “It’s a decision that we’ll make after each start — when we feel that he’s ready to go.