New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (forearm) played catch Tuesday and is planning to start Saturday.
Considering the overwhelming likelihood that the Yankees are eliminated from Wild Card contention by Saturday, Tanaka may not be granted that start. The 27-year-old right-hander was scratched from a scheduled start Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays after being diagnosed with a slight forearm strain.
Tanaka has recorded a 3.07 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 20.5 strikeout percentage over 199 2/3 innings this season. He is standing on a 14-4 record (31 starts).
Source: Rotoworld.com