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New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka has thrown 48 pitches over three innings in his first simulated game since being sidelined three weeks by a strained right and left hamstring.
Tanaka faced minor leaguers Friday at the Yankeesr17; spring training complex in Tampa, Florida. He struck out four during the hitless outing.
When asked how it went Theo Riddick Jersey , Tanaka said r1;very goodr1; in English.
r1;I was able to throw with force and use all my pitches,r1; Tanaka added through a translator r1;So Tavon Austin Jersey , I feel good about it.r1;
He was 7-2 with a 4.58 ERA in 13 starts before getting hurt June 8 while running the bases in a game against the New York Mets.
Tanaka doesnr17;t know his next step. Itr17;s possibly a minor league rehab game next week and rejoining the Yankees before the All-Star break in mid-July.
