Boston Red Sox Blog and Schedule with MLB News » daisuke-matsuzaka

Red Sox’s Matsuzaka ‘shocked’ he needs elbow surgery

Viatanceweene — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 07:01:27 +0000

Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka watches a game against the Angels in Anaheim.

(Stephen Dunn / Getty Images / April 24, 2011)

Associated Press

June 5, 2011, 6:30 p.m.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka is preparing for surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow.

Matsuzaka spoke Sunday for the first time since the Red Sox put him on the 60-day disabled list so he can have Tommy John surgery, probably this week.

“It’s my first time to get an operation, and all I can say is I’m very shocked when it comes to this result,” Matsuzaka said through an interpreter. “I was told the ligament is torn and to fix it perfectly I need to have surgery.”

Matsuzaka is in the fifth year of a six-year deal he signed when Boston brought him over from Japan. With a recovery time of 12 to 14 months, his future with the Red Sox is uncertain.

“I don’t think of it that way. I hope I come back to the game again in a Red Sox uniform,” he said.

Matsuzaka was 18-3 with a 2.90 earned-run average in his first season with the Red Sox, who paid $51.1 million for negotiating rights to the Seibu Lions before signing him to a $52-million deal.

White Sox activate Teahen

The Chicago White Sox activated third baseman Mark Teahen from the 15-day disabled list and designated right-hander reliever Jeff Marquez for assignment.

Teahen was out because of a strained muscle on his right side. He is batting .226 with one home run and four RBIs in 24 games. He was six for 31 in eight games with triple-A Charlotte (N.C.) on his rehabilitation assignment.

He has been playing a reserve role for the White Sox, filling in at third base, first base, and right and left field.

That’s all for today guys, i’ll be back to blog you tomorrow.

Matsuzaka sharp, Jenks not as Twins beat Red Sox

driermImmibrA — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 04:47:43 +0000

Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, left, dashes towards the ball as Minnesota Twins Tsuyoshi Nishioka grounds out to first in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 26, 2011. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, left, dashes towards the…

Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka sits in the dugout after his outing against the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 26, 2011. Matsuzaka allowed one run on five hits in six innings. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka sits in the dugout after…

Boston Red Sox pitcher Hideki Okajima delivers to the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 26, 2011. Okajima allowed one hit, with two strike outs in his single inning appearance. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

Boston Red Sox pitcher Hideki Okajima delivers to the Minnesota…

Boston Red Sox Darnell McDonald watches his three RBI triple against Minnesota Twins pitcher Brian Duensing during the second inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 26, 2011. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

Boston Red Sox Darnell McDonald watches his three RBI triple…

Minnesota Twins starter Brian Duensing delivers against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 26, 2011. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

Minnesota Twins starter Brian Duensing delivers against the Boston…

Subscribe to our feed!.

Red Sox Should Sign Low-Risk, High-Reward Starter to Create Competition for Fifth Starterâ€™s Spot

ClezeripLover — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 04:19:16 +0000

Since the Red Sox acquired Daisuke Matsuzaka before the 2007 season, they have struggled to tap into the right-handerâ€™s full potential.Â Â

If you like reading our blog, remember to bookmark it.

MLB Trade Rumors: The Teams That Could Roll the Dice on Daisuke Matsuzaka

cloderormelty — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:12:29 +0000

Recently,Â The Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo entertained the idea that Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka could generate some serious trade interest if the Sox chose to put him on the block.

If you like reading our blog, remember to bookmark it.

Beltre's 25th blast backs an effective Dice-K

vanyparty — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:13:00 +0000

Adrian Beltre ignited a five-run second inning with a solo homer and Daisuke Matsuzaka worked five shutout innings before tiring in the sixth as the Red Sox defeated the Orioles, 6-4, on Thursday night.

If anybody needs tickets to games, remember to click the tickets link at the top.

Dice-K set for Thursday return

Simafokar — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:14:48 +0000

Scratched from his start tonight against the Rays because of back woes, Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka is scheduled to reclaim his spot in Boston's rotation Thursday night in Baltimore.

That’s all for today guys, i’ll be back to blog you tomorrow.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka will not start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday

avypanrty — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:26:54 +0000

Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka will miss his start in Tampa Bay due to a stiff back.

That’s all for today guys, i’ll be back to blog you tomorrow.

Eighth-inning rally not enough for Sox

Simafokar — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:05:00 +0000

Daisuke Matsuzaka lost for the first time in over a month Sunday afternoon.

What are your opinions.

Dice-K, Beltre power Boston Red Sox by Cleveland Indians

info — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:08:46 +0000

BOSTON — Daisuke Matsuzaka and Adrian Beltre are doing their best to keep the Boston Red Sox in playoff contention.

Feel free to leave your comments below.

Dice-K, Beltre guide Red Sox over Tribe

WordPress — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 03:10:00 +0000

Adrian Beltre's bat, quite simply, has been a force, one that carried Daisuke Matsuzaka and the Red Sox to a 6-2 victory on Thursday night. Beltre walloped a grand slam, the eighth of his career, to back Matsuzaka's strong eight-inning outing.

Running low on time today, i’ll be back tomorrow hopefully with some more news.

Sports Matsuzakato donate $500 to the Red Sox Foundation for every strikeout

trelpittace — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:45:59 +0000

Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka will donate $500 to the Red Sox Foundation for every strikeout he records during the 2010 regular season. Through

If you like reading our blog, remember to bookmark it.

Sports Matsuzaka picks up 7th win as Red Sox edge A’s

WordPress — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:15:59 +0000

Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka earned his seventh win of the season with 6-2/3 solid innings in a 2-1 win over the Oakland Athletics

If anybody needs tickets to games, remember to click the tickets link at the top.

Sports Matsuzaka picks up 7th win as Red Sox edge A’s

avypanrty — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:15:59 +0000

Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka earned his seventh win of the season with 6-2/3 solid innings in a 2-1 win over the Oakland Athletics

That’s all for today guys, i’ll be back to blog you tomorrow.

Beltre's homer sends Dice-K past A's

smito58 — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 05:45:00 +0000

Adrian Beltre's 15th homer put the Red Sox on top for good and made a winner out of Daisuke Matsuzaka in Monday's 2-1 victory over the A's.

Not a lot else going on in the MLB world today.

Sports Matsuzaka solid as Red Sox edge Jays

jos — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:30:57 +0000

Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka picked up his first win in four starts by throwing six-plus solid innings in a 3-2 victory over the

What are your opinions.