NEW YORK — Tsuyoshi Wada has undergone ligament replacement surgery on his left elbow and reports no complications, the Baltimore Orioles said on Friday.The former Fukuoka Softbank Hawks pitcher will be out for the rest of the season. A date to begin his rehabilitation in Sarasota, Florida, has not been set.In a statement released by the club, Wada was quoted as saying: "The procedure went as planned and Dr. (Lewis) Yocum felt good about how it went. He predicts a full recovery. I'm glad to have this over with and look forward to beginning my rehabilitation so I can get back to pitching for the Orioles as soon as possible."Wada, 31, signed a two-year, $8.15 million contract with the Orioles in December but has been unable to make his major league debut due to elbow pain and a ligament tear.
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