IL1 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

Tanaka Joins SWB on Rehab

Published on July 4, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders News Release


MOOSIC, PA. - The New York Yankees have assigned right-handed pitcher Masahiro Tanaka to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders for a rehab appearance. Tanaka was placed on the Yankees 10-Day Disabled List on June 9 with two mild hamstring strains and will make the start for the RailRiders tonight against the Buffalo Bisons. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

New York signed Tanaka on January 22, 2014, and he made his Major League debut on April 4 of that same year. In 13 starts this season, he is 7-2 with a 4.58 earned run average with 73 strikeouts and 19 walks over 72.2 innings pitched.

Fireworks will follow tonight's game after the final out, presented by the PA Lottery.

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre plays at home again tomorrow at 12:05 p.m. before traveling to Pawtucket for a three-game series leading into the Triple-A All-Star break. Tickets for either game during this homestand or for any game remaining during the 2018 season are available online now at swbrailriders.com or over the phone at (570) 969- BALL.

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