N.Y. Yankees Sign Chien-Ming Wang To Minor League Contract

Brad White/Getty Images(TAMPA, Fla.) -- The New York Yankees signed right-handed pitcher Chien-Ming Wang to a minor league contract on Saturday.

Wang played for the Bronx Bombers from 2005 through 2009, compiling a record of 55-26 with a 4.16 ERA in 109 games. He won 19 games twice, in2006 and 2007.

Wang spent the last three seasons with the Washington Nationals, posting a 6-6 record with a 4.94 ERA. He missed 100 games last season after landing on the disabled list twice for several injuries.

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Wang Activated From DL

Rob Carr/Getty Images(PHILADELPHIA) -- After suffering a left hamstring injury in spring training, the Washington Nationals activated pitcher Chien-Ming Wang from the disabled list on Tuesday.

Wang returned last season and went 5-4 with a 4.04 ERA after needing almost two seasons to recover from shoulder surgery.

Wang, who pitched a rehab start Saturday, will warm up during tonight’s game and could be available tonight against the Philadelphia Phillies depending on how long he takes to warm up.  Manager Davey Johnson will monitor Wang tonight during pre-game.

"He likes to throw long [toss] and I don’t know how many pitches he needs to get really feeling good," Johnson said. "Today I’ll probably warm him up during the game and count his pitches, monitor his time. He’s too valuable to this organization and his future’s too valuable that I’m not going to use him as a normal reliever. I’m going to give him plenty of time while he’s out there before he comes in the ballgame."

Washington (26-17) is currently in first place in the NL East, .5 games in front of the Atlanta Braves.

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