Chien-Ming Wang expects to begin season on disabled list
Aaron Gleeman Feb 14, 2011, 1:45 PM EST
Chien-Ming Wang threw from flat ground at Nationals camp today and has
already tossed four bullpen sessions since re-signing with the team
in December, but the rehabbing right-hander told Adam Kilgore of the
Washington Post that he expects to begin the season on the disabled
list.
Wang is still recovering from shoulder surgery that caused him to miss
much of 2009 and all of 2010. After earning $2 million without
throwing an inning for the Nationals last season he’ll give it
another try on a one-year, $1 million deal that includes up to $5
million in incentives.
Kilgore writes that “he seemingly can be ruled to make the Opening
Day rotation” and “is aiming to be ready to pitch in the majors by
late April or May.” Until then he’ll likely be placed on the DL and
build up arm strength on a minor-league rehab assignment. He hasn’t
seen game action since July 4, 2009.
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