Struggling right-hander Chien-Ming Wang will pitch an extended spring training game in Florida on Thursday with Yankees officials watching.
Wang’s turn in the rotation will be skipped this weekend in Boston, and the Yankees want to see how he throws Thursday before deciding whether to plug him back in next Tuesday at Detroit.
“I’d be surprised if it could be that quick,” Brian Cashman said, adding that Wang could be sent for medical tests to make sure he’s not injured.
Wang missed the final 3½ months last season with a foot injury but appeared to be healthy during spring training and says he feels fine.
Wang, who is 0-3 with a 34.50 ERA, is slated to throw about 100 pitches Thursday and the Yankees want to see consistency with his sinker.
“That’s his bread and butter. That’s his pitch,” Joe Girardi said. “We believe that it’s important for him to see hitters and to throw 100 pitches.
“It can’t be any fun what he’s going through. You have to make adjustments in this game and that’s what he’s trying to do.”


