Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) is scheduled to make his first minor league rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Norfolk.

Wada, who is coming back from Tommy John surgery, pitched well in extended spring training and will now test himself against more advanced competition. Barring any setbacks, he could be an option for the Orioles' rotation at some point in June.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment on Thursday.

It's not clear where he'll pitch, but Triple-A Norfolk appears to be the likely destination. Coming back from Tommy John surgery, Wada struck out 10 over seven innings in an extended spring training game on Friday. He should be an option for the Orioles' rotation next month.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) struck out 10 over seven innings in an extended spring training game on Friday.

Wada didn't allow any hits or walks, though he did hit a batter. He's expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment next, though the Orioles have yet to announce where he'll pitch. The 32-year-old figures to join the big club in June if all goes well.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) will make one more extended spring training start on Friday before beginning a rehab assignment.

Wada was scheduled to throw five innings in his last extended spring start, so he figures to stretch it out a little more on Friday. The Orioles believe he'll be ready to rejoin the team by June.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) will throw five innings in an extended spring start on on Saturday.

Wada was able to throw four innings in an extended spring game on Tuesday, striking out six. If all goes well, he'll then proceed to a minor league rehab assignment. As long as he continues to progress, the Orioles believe he'll be ready to rejoin the team by June. With the struggles out of the fifth starter's spot, Wada could be a candidate to assume that role once he's ready, making him an interesting flier in deeper mixed leagues.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) tossed four innings Tuesday afternoon in an extended spring training game.

Another step in the right direction for Wada, who struck out six batters. He will go five innings in his next outing. The Orioles are hoping he'll be ready by June.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) threw 45 pitches over three innings Thursday in extended spring training.

Wada, who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, now has two appearances under his belt. He'll make one more before going out on an official minor league rehab assignment. The Orioles are hoping he'll be ready for activation by June.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) will make at least two more starts in extended spring training before beginning a rehab assignment.

Wada made his first appearance over the weekend and will throw three innings on Thursday. His recovery from Tommy John surgery is going well, but he obviously needs to be stretched out more. The Orioles are hoping he'll be available by early June.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) will throw in an extended spring training game Saturday.

Wada is still working his way back from Tommy John surgery, but he's finally close to being cleared for a rehab assignment. The Orioles transferred Wada to the 60-day disabled list earlier this month, so there's a chance we could see him make his debut in early June.

Orioles transferred LHP Tsuyoshi Wada from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move clears a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Josh Stinson. Wada is on his way back from Tommy John surgery and probably won't be ready until June.

Orioles placed LHP Tsuyoshi Wada on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, with a left elbow injury.

Wada is still working his way back from Tommy John surgery. The Orioles are hoping to get him back by early June.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) tossed 60 pitches on a back field Monday morning in Orioles camp.

Wada only threw fastballs and changeups, but the workout went well. He is on his way back from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery and aiming to join the Orioles' rotation by June.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) is done with the rehab phase and will now work on becoming game-ready.

"Now he's going to progress to baseball function ability," Showalter said. "The breaking ball is going to start. It's exciting watching him throw. Now we can move to the next part of it, which is the baseball part of it - locating his pitches, spinning the ball. It's more, `I'm working on something that helps me get people out' as opposed to, `Am I healthy?'" Wada isn't expected to be an option for the O's until late May.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) threw another bullpen session on Thursday morning in Orioles camp.

Wada has begun mixing in breaking balls and trying to locate them as best he can. The left-hander is on his way back from Tommy John reconstructive surgery and is currently on track to make his Orioles debut by the end of mid-May. Wada signed a two-year, $8.15 million free agent contract with the O's in December 2011.

Tsuyoshi Wada threw off a mound Saturday as part of his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter watched the session and said the lefty looked good, according to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun. The 32-year-old veteran of the Japanese Pacific League had the surgery in May and is likely still a few months away from a return. Wada has yet to make his major league debut.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) had a successful bullpen session Friday and is slated to throw another bullpen Saturday.

It will be his first back-to-back pen sessions off a regular mound. Wada, who is coming back from Tommy John surgery, is coming along well, but the Orioles aren't counting on him until late May.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Saturday in Orioles camp.

It was his third bullpen session of spring training without any issues. While the Orioles have been encouraged by Wada's progress, he still isn't expected to be cleared to join the active roster until late May. The hope is that he'll only need to miss the first two months of regular season.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) threw a successful 25-pitch bullpen session Wednesday.

Wada is working his was back from Tommy John surgery and still hasn't thrown any breaking balls in his rehab. If all goes well, he could be cleared to return by late May. The Orioles haven't decided whether Wada will be used as a starter or reliever once he's healthy.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session on Monday afternoon in Orioles camp.

It was his first mound workout since undergoing Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery last May. "I was actually very happy and it was very fun," Wada told reporters. "I have been throwing on the half-mound, so it didn't feel awkward. It wasn't much of a difference, but it was very fun." He is expected to be ready by June.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) will throw off a mound Monday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Wada has been throwing off a half-mound and is ready to take the next step. The Japanese import is hoping to be ready to pitch for the Orioles by late May, but he's far from a guarantee to have a rotation spot waiting for him.