Wada ready for next phase of rehab: Baltimore pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada, who underwent elbow ligament replacement surgery earlier in May and will miss the entire season, arrived at the team's spring training facility in Sarasota, Fla., on Tuesday, reports MLB.com. Wada is expected to begin the next phase of his rehab from Tommy John. (Updated 05/22/2012)
Injury Report
Elbow, neck - 60-day DL. Out for season (Updated - 5/7/12)
Fantasy Analysis
While Wada's surgery was deemed a success, the 31-year-old will be looking a long road back to the big leagues. He is likely facing at least a year of rehab -- baring any setbacks -- which he will do at the team's complex in Sarasota. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on how his rehab goes over the next few months. However, Wada should be left all Fantasy rosters until further notice. (Updated 05/22/2012).
04/03/2012 21:24 Injury roundup: No surgery for Josh Beckett
Red Sox right-hander Josh Beckett learned today that he won't require surgery on his injured thumb, plus more injury-related news and notes.
03/23/2012 20:56 Spring primer: Baltimore Orioles
The long-suffering Baltimore Orioles enter the 2012 season with almost no hope of contention. But is the future finally looking brighter?
Tsuyoshi Wada signed a two-year deal with the Orioles in the offseason and will compete for a spot in the rotation during the spring. He played nine seasons for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of the Japanese Pacific League, where he went 107-61 with a 3.13 ERA and 1,329 strikeouts in 210 career appearances (207 starts). Some elbow inflammation slowed him down early in camp but the 31-year-old has impressed the Orioles thus far. The left-hander would be worth a look in AL-only formats if he cracks the rotation but if he ends up in the bullpen, plan on ignoring Wada in the majority of Fantasy formats. (Updated 3/5/12)