The Yankees plan to have Masahiro Tanaka throw another bullpen session Saturday and say the injured star must pitch in some sort of game setting to determine whether he can avoid elbow surgery. Tanaka has been sidelined since July 9 because of a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. He has to throw,'' Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Thursday. The Yankees also could arrange an informal game at their minor league complex in Tampa, Florida.
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