Pettitte to start Sunday for Yankees vs. Seattle

NEW YORK (AP) — Andy Pettitte will be back on the mound in the Bronx on Sunday, and the New York Yankees are hoping he can again be a reliable presence in their rotation.

Pettitte is set to start against the Seattle Mariners in his first major league outing since retiring after the 2010 postseason.

“I think it will be a great day at the Stadium,” manager Joe Girardi said.

The lefty, who turns 40 next month, returned to the team in spring training and has made four minor league starts. Pettitte was shaky over five innings in a Triple-A start Sunday, but GM Brian Cashman says he’s ready.

“I think everybody’s in agreement that he’s not going to really benefit from any more time down there,” Cashman said.

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