Tanaka says he's prepared ahead of second start after concussion

Masahiro Tanaka talked to the media on Thursday, one day before facing the Tampa Bay Rays.

In the last game, the Japanese right-hander returned from a minor concussion to make his season debut and threw only 2 2/3 innings and 51 pitches.

Tanaka said "I would like to improve command of my pitches both fastball and other breaking balls for tomorrow" during an online post-match press conference.

Tanaka was struck in the head by a line drive during live batting practice on July 4 and the last game was his season debut in which he was limited to throw only around 50 pitches.

"I don't have any problems at the moment," Tanaka said.  "I think I was able to prepare well as usual."

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