May 16, 2011 at 9:23 AM
Tazawa returns to mound with rehab start on Friday
Signed at the end of 2008 as an international free agent, Tazawa rocketed through the Boston system, having great success in Double-A Portland and Triple-A Pawtucket before reaching the majors with Boston on August 7, 2009.
Tazawa underwent Tommy John surgery last April, as he experienced elbow pain toward the end of 2009 and again during Spring Training in 2010. There is no word yet on a timetable for Tazawa's progress.