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Tsuyoshi Wada | Relief Pitcher

Team: Baltimore Orioles
Age / DOB:  (32) / 2/21/1981
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 180
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) allowed four runs over four innings Thursday in a rehab start at Triple-A Norfolk.
Wada gave up three hits and issued two walks but he fanned five batters and made it all the way to 78 pitches (45 of which were strikes). He's on his way back from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery and is aiming to join the Orioles' starting rotation at some point in early-to-mind June. The left-hander signed a two-year, $8.15 million contract with the O's in December 2011 but has not yet thrown a pitch in a major league game. May 16 - 1:48 PM
Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter

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Tsuyoshi Wada - R - Orioles

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) is scheduled to make his first minor league rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Norfolk.

Wada, who is coming back from Tommy John surgery, pitched well in extended spring training and will now test himself against more advanced competition. Barring any setbacks, he could be an option for the Orioles' rotation at some point in June.
Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
May 13 - 4:19 PM
Tsuyoshi Wada - R - Orioles

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment on Thursday.

It's not clear where he'll pitch, but Triple-A Norfolk appears to be the likely destination. Coming back from Tommy John surgery, Wada struck out 10 over seven innings in an extended spring training game on Friday. He should be an option for the Orioles' rotation next month.
Source: Dan Connolly on Twitter
May 12 - 1:05 PM
Tsuyoshi Wada - R - Orioles

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) struck out 10 over seven innings in an extended spring training game on Friday.

Wada didn't allow any hits or walks, though he did hit a batter. He's expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment next, though the Orioles have yet to announce where he'll pitch. The 32-year-old figures to join the big club in June if all goes well.
Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
May 10 - 6:44 PM
Tsuyoshi Wada - R - Orioles

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) will make one more extended spring training start on Friday before beginning a rehab assignment.

Wada was scheduled to throw five innings in his last extended spring start, so he figures to stretch it out a little more on Friday. The Orioles believe he'll be ready to rejoin the team by June.
Source: Eduardo A. Encina on Twitter
May 5 - 2:45 PM
Tsuyoshi Wada - R - Orioles

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) will throw five innings in an extended spring start on Saturday.

Wada was able to throw four innings in an extended spring game on Tuesday, striking out six. If all goes well, he'll then proceed to a minor league rehab assignment. As long as he continues to progress, the Orioles believe he'll be ready to rejoin the team by June. With the struggles out of the fifth starter's spot, Wada could be a candidate to assume that role once he's ready, making him an interesting flier in deeper mixed leagues.
Source: Britt Ghiroli on Twitter
May 3 - 8:58 PM
Tsuyoshi Wada - R - Orioles

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) tossed four innings Tuesday afternoon in an extended spring training game.

Another step in the right direction for Wada, who struck out six batters. He will go five innings in his next outing. The Orioles are hoping he'll be ready by June.
Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
Apr 23 - 4:41 PM
Tsuyoshi Wada - R - Orioles

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) threw 45 pitches over three innings Thursday in extended spring training.

Wada, who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, now has two appearances under his belt. He'll make one more before going out on an official minor league rehab assignment. The Orioles are hoping he'll be ready for activation by June.
Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
Apr 18 - 4:47 PM
Tsuyoshi Wada - R - Orioles

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) will make at least two more starts in extended spring training before beginning a rehab assignment.

Wada made his first appearance over the weekend and will throw three innings on Thursday. His recovery from Tommy John surgery is going well, but he obviously needs to be stretched out more. The Orioles are hoping he'll be available by early June.
Source: Orioles.mlb.com
Apr 17 - 10:33 PM
Tsuyoshi Wada - R - Orioles

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) will throw in an extended spring training game Saturday.

Wada is still working his way back from Tommy John surgery, but he's finally close to being cleared for a rehab assignment. The Orioles transferred Wada to the 60-day disabled list earlier this month, so there's a chance we could see him make his debut in early June.
Source: MASN.com
Apr 13 - 10:10 AM
Tsuyoshi Wada - R - Orioles

Orioles transferred LHP Tsuyoshi Wada from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move clears a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Josh Stinson. Wada is on his way back from Tommy John surgery and probably won't be ready until June.
Apr 4 - 2:41 PM
Tsuyoshi Wada - R - Orioles

Orioles placed LHP Tsuyoshi Wada on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, with a left elbow injury.

Wada is still working his way back from Tommy John surgery. The Orioles are hoping to get him back by early June.
Mar 31 - 12:13 PM
Tsuyoshi Wada - R - Orioles

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) tossed 60 pitches on a back field Monday morning in Orioles camp.

Wada only threw fastballs and changeups, but the workout went well. He is on his way back from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery and aiming to join the Orioles' rotation by June.
Source: Eduardo Encina on Twitter
Mar 25 - 11:20 AM
Tsuyoshi Wada - R - Orioles

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) is done with the rehab phase and will now work on becoming game-ready.

"Now he’s going to progress to baseball function ability," Showalter said. "The breaking ball is going to start. It’s exciting watching him throw. Now we can move to the next part of it, which is the baseball part of it – locating his pitches, spinning the ball. It’s more, ‘I’m working on something that helps me get people out’ as opposed to, ‘Am I healthy?’" Wada isn't expected to be an option for the O's until late May.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Mar 15 - 9:03 AM
Tsuyoshi Wada - R - Orioles

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) threw another bullpen session on Thursday morning in Orioles camp.

Wada has begun mixing in breaking balls and trying to locate them as best he can. The left-hander is on his way back from Tommy John reconstructive surgery and is currently on track to make his Orioles debut by the end of mid-May. Wada signed a two-year, $8.15 million free agent contract with the O's in December 2011 but hasn't made an appearance in a game that matters.
Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
Mar 14 - 11:14 AM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1Matt Wieters
2Taylor Teagarden
3Chris Snyder
1B1Chris Davis
2B1Brian Roberts
2Alexi Casilla
3Yamaico Navarro
SS1J.J. Hardy
3B1Manny Machado
2Danny Valencia
LF1Nate McLouth
CF1Adam Jones
RF1Nick Markakis
2Chris Dickerson
DH1Wilson Betemit
2Nolan Reimold
3Steve Pearce
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jason Hammel
2Wei-Yin Chen
3Miguel Gonzalez
4Chris Tillman
5Freddy Garcia
6Kevin Gausman
7Tsuyoshi Wada
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jim Johnson
2Pedro Strop
3Darren O'Day
4Brian Matusz
5Troy Patton
6Tommy Hunter
7T.J. McFarland