Why is Chien-Ming Wang so horrible? (Image: Zuma Press)

Despite his horrible pitching so far, Wang reportedly still has a job in the Yankees’ rotation. Earlier in the season, he lost his spot in the rotation but his job appears to be safe — for now.

On the season, Wang is 0-4 with a 14.34 ERA, 2.67 WHIP and a .444 batting average against. In 21.1 innings, he has given up 45 hits, 12 walks and 34 runs — all of which were earned.

As a starter, Wang’s numbers are even worse. He has a 21.60 ERA when starting.

In his latest start, Wang lasted only 2.2 innings against the Boston Red Sox. He gave up four earned runs on six hits and three walks.

His best start of the season came earlier in the month against the Texas Rangers when he gave up five earned runs in 4.2 innings.

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Chien-Ming Wang to Stay in Rotation

Chien-Ming Wang, New York Yankees (Image: Newscom)

While running the bases last season when going against a National League opponent, Wang hurt his foot and missed more than three months. Although his foot has probably healed, insiders close to the Yankees believe that Wang hasn’t regained all the strength in the lower half of his body. The result? Massive, massive struggles.

In three starts this season, Wang is 0-3 with a 34.50 ERA and a WHIP of 4.83. He’s given up 23 earned runs while only striking out two batters in six innings so far this season. His latest outing resulted in the 29-year-old righty from Taiwan giving up eight earned runs in 1.1 innings of work.

It’s unknown how long Wang will be sidelined but expect the Yankees to take their time in building up his strength and his confidence. Without Wang at least at a serviceable level, it’s difficult to imagine New York making the playoffs this season.

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Chien-Ming Wang to the Disabled List