Orioles left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada threw 100 pitches in an extended spring training game in Florida on Saturday, and will make his next start in a Triple-A game next week.

Wada, placed on the DL on April 4 in order to give him time to elevate his pitch count, threw six scoreless innings against the Rays minor leaguers in Port Charlotte, allowing just two hits. He struck out seven but walked five.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he’s leaning toward sending Wada to Triple-A Norfolk to pitch in Thursday’s game at Gwinnett (Ga.) so he can pitch in a warmer environment. There’s an outside chance Wada throws on Friday for Double-A Bowie at home.

“If he feels good tomorrow and takes his work day (well), he will probably join that club in Gwinnett, but that’s yet to be determined,” Showalter said.

Showalter said the team will determine when Wada should join the team following that start. The Orioles will be on the last leg of their 10-game road trip in Anaheim.

“He’s ready to go now,” Showalter said. “Physically, I’m hoping he pitches well in his next start and we’ll decide after that whether he needs another one or not. I’m hoping that’s the decision.”

When Wada signed a two-year, $8.14-million contract with a third-year option this offseason, there was a clause in his deal that didn't allow the Orioles to send him to the minors without his consent. His start in Norfolk does not qualify since it's technically a DL rehab start.

He became eligible to come off the DL on Wednesday.