NEW YORK — Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka will take the mound for Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday, coming back from neck and back stiffness to begin a fresh rehab assignment, the club said Thursday.The 31-year-old Matsuzaka, who is working his way back from Tommy John elbow ligament surgery last June, was shut down last weekend just prior to the end of his initial rehab assignment. Matsuzaka missed a scheduled start on Tuesday and received a cortisone shot to remove tension from his right trapezius muscle.Saturday's return will mark the start of a fresh rehab assignment, in which Matsuzaka can continue to pitch in the minors for up to 30 days. Matsuzaka has made five minor-league starts since April 23, posting an ERA of 4.62 over 25? innings pitched.
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Matsuzaka shaky against Matsui's Bulls in rehab start
DURHAM, North Carolina — Daisuke Matsuzaka agrees with Boston manager Bobby Valentine. The Red Sox pitcher isn't quite ready to return to the big leagues — yet.
Funny to meet you here: Pawtucket starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches to Durham's Hideki Matsui on Thursday. KYODOMatsuzaka had his longest rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday night, but allowed five runs — four earned — in 6? innings of a 5-0 loss to the Durham Bulls. He threw 64 of his 95 pitches for strikes while allowing seven hits.The Japanese star struck out three, hit one batter and gave up two home runs — including one to the first hitter he faced, and a three-run shot in the sixth."Of course, the three-run home run isn't something to be proud of, but being able to throw 95 pitches and throw as deep into the game as I did is something positive to take away from this game," Matsuzaka said through an interpreter.Matsuzaka has been on the disabled list for more than a year, is working his way back from Tommy John surgery last June and allowed five runs in 5? innings in his previous start.He made his fifth rehab start and third with Pawtucket, and hadn't gone more than 5?innings in his previous four. He's expected to start again Tuesday at Norfolk. Pitchers' rehab assignments may last no more than 30 days, and for Matsuzaka, that period ends next Wednesday.Valentine has said he doesn't believe Matsuzaka is close to pitching in the majors."I feel the same way as Bobby. I'm not ready to pitch in the majors yet, especially after an outing like my previous outing," Matsuzaka said. "But if I'm able to consistently pitch like I did today, then I don't think my return to the majors is that far away."Hideki Matsui, who played nine seasons with three big-league teams and was the MVP of the 2009 World Series with the Yankees, reached base twice against Matsuzaka and scored on Wrigley's homer.Matsui reached on a fielder's choice in the first inning — first baseman Lars Anderson pulled his foot off the bag while reaching for a throw to complete a double play — and popped out to left field in the third before reaching on catcher's interference in the sixth.Matsui signed a minor league contract with Tampa Bay on April 30 and was assigned to the Bulls earlier this week.Athletics beat RangersArlington Texas APKila Ka'aihue hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics bounced back from a disputed call on squeeze play that cost them the lead to beat the Texas Rangers 5-4 on Thursday.Red Sox 5, Rays 3In St. Petersburg, Florida, Cody Ross homered and drove in four runs for Boston.Blue Jays 4, Yankees 1In Toronto, Jose Bautista and J.P. Arencibia each hit a two-run homer.Twins 4, Tigers 3In Detroit, Justin Morneau hit a two-run homer in his second game back from a wrist injury, and Minnesota swept the two-game series.Orioles 5, Royals 3In Kansas City, Adam Jones hit a two-run homer, and J.J. Hardy drove in a pair of runs.Indians 6, Mariners 5 (11)In Cleveland, Carlos Santana hit a game-ending single with one out in the 11th.Ichiro Suzuki was 0-for-6 for Seattle.White Sox 6, Angels 1In Anaheim, Chris Sale pitched effectively into the sixth inning, giving Chicago's rotation a much-needed solid outing.NATIONAL LEAGUEMets 9, Reds 4In New York, David Wright lined his second double of the game, a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning.Phillies 8, Cubs 7In Chicago, starter Roy Halladay threw eight innings for his first victory in a month.Braves 7, Marlins 0In Atlanta, Brandon Beachy pitched a five-hitter for his first career complete game.Pirates 5, Nationals 3In Washington, Andrew McCutchen homered twice and James McDonald struck out 11.Giants 7, Cardinals 5In San Francisco, Brandon Crawford hit a two-run single for his first RBIs since April.Diamondbacks 9, Rockies 7In Denver, Justin Upton hit a two-out, two-run homer off closer Rafael Betancourt.Astros 4, Brewers 0In Houston, Jed Lowrie hit a two-run homer and J.A. Happ pitched out of trouble for six innings before three relievers completed Houston's shutout.Norichika Aoki finished 3-for-4 for the Brewers.Dodgers 8, Padres 1In San Diego, Aaron Harang threw seven shutout innings and recorded a hit.
Funny to meet you here: Pawtucket starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches to Durham's Hideki Matsui on Thursday. KYODOMatsuzaka had his longest rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday night, but allowed five runs — four earned — in 6? innings of a 5-0 loss to the Durham Bulls. He threw 64 of his 95 pitches for strikes while allowing seven hits.The Japanese star struck out three, hit one batter and gave up two home runs — including one to the first hitter he faced, and a three-run shot in the sixth."Of course, the three-run home run isn't something to be proud of, but being able to throw 95 pitches and throw as deep into the game as I did is something positive to take away from this game," Matsuzaka said through an interpreter.Matsuzaka has been on the disabled list for more than a year, is working his way back from Tommy John surgery last June and allowed five runs in 5? innings in his previous start.He made his fifth rehab start and third with Pawtucket, and hadn't gone more than 5?innings in his previous four. He's expected to start again Tuesday at Norfolk. Pitchers' rehab assignments may last no more than 30 days, and for Matsuzaka, that period ends next Wednesday.Valentine has said he doesn't believe Matsuzaka is close to pitching in the majors."I feel the same way as Bobby. I'm not ready to pitch in the majors yet, especially after an outing like my previous outing," Matsuzaka said. "But if I'm able to consistently pitch like I did today, then I don't think my return to the majors is that far away."Hideki Matsui, who played nine seasons with three big-league teams and was the MVP of the 2009 World Series with the Yankees, reached base twice against Matsuzaka and scored on Wrigley's homer.Matsui reached on a fielder's choice in the first inning — first baseman Lars Anderson pulled his foot off the bag while reaching for a throw to complete a double play — and popped out to left field in the third before reaching on catcher's interference in the sixth.Matsui signed a minor league contract with Tampa Bay on April 30 and was assigned to the Bulls earlier this week.Athletics beat RangersArlington Texas APKila Ka'aihue hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics bounced back from a disputed call on squeeze play that cost them the lead to beat the Texas Rangers 5-4 on Thursday.Red Sox 5, Rays 3In St. Petersburg, Florida, Cody Ross homered and drove in four runs for Boston.Blue Jays 4, Yankees 1In Toronto, Jose Bautista and J.P. Arencibia each hit a two-run homer.Twins 4, Tigers 3In Detroit, Justin Morneau hit a two-run homer in his second game back from a wrist injury, and Minnesota swept the two-game series.Orioles 5, Royals 3In Kansas City, Adam Jones hit a two-run homer, and J.J. Hardy drove in a pair of runs.Indians 6, Mariners 5 (11)In Cleveland, Carlos Santana hit a game-ending single with one out in the 11th.Ichiro Suzuki was 0-for-6 for Seattle.White Sox 6, Angels 1In Anaheim, Chris Sale pitched effectively into the sixth inning, giving Chicago's rotation a much-needed solid outing.NATIONAL LEAGUEMets 9, Reds 4In New York, David Wright lined his second double of the game, a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning.Phillies 8, Cubs 7In Chicago, starter Roy Halladay threw eight innings for his first victory in a month.Braves 7, Marlins 0In Atlanta, Brandon Beachy pitched a five-hitter for his first career complete game.Pirates 5, Nationals 3In Washington, Andrew McCutchen homered twice and James McDonald struck out 11.Giants 7, Cardinals 5In San Francisco, Brandon Crawford hit a two-run single for his first RBIs since April.Diamondbacks 9, Rockies 7In Denver, Justin Upton hit a two-out, two-run homer off closer Rafael Betancourt.Astros 4, Brewers 0In Houston, Jed Lowrie hit a two-run homer and J.A. Happ pitched out of trouble for six innings before three relievers completed Houston's shutout.Norichika Aoki finished 3-for-4 for the Brewers.Dodgers 8, Padres 1In San Diego, Aaron Harang threw seven shutout innings and recorded a hit.Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Dice-K making progress in rehab
PAWTUCKET RHODE ISLAND — Daisuke Matsuzaka had a strong outing Monday night as he continued his march back to the majors from Tommy John surgery, though he says he's still having rough days with his surgically-repaired right elbow.Matsuzaka, who had surgery June 10, pitched 4? scoreless innings for Triple-A Pawtucket in the third of his five scheduled rehabilitation starts.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Twins' Nishioka set to begin rehab
Oakland Calif. — Minnesota Twins second baseman Tsuyoshi Nishioka, who is recovering from a fractured left fibula, will have to play at least 10 games in the minor leagues to get ready, manager Ron Gardenhire said Wednesday.According to the club's trainer, the 26-year-old major league rookie performed sprinting drills the same day in Fort Myers, Florida, and his recovery looks on track.Gardenhire has not decided whether to play Nishioka at second base or shortstop when he returns.Nishioka broke his left leg on a hard slide by Nick Swisher while attempting to turn a double play in the seventh inning of a 4-3 loss to the New York Yankees on April 7.
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