They lost Michael Pineda to shoulder surgery before he threw a single pitch in the regular season.

WSJ: The Ace Returns To a Better Team

Pitcher Michael Pineda threw batting practice Tuesday for the first time since right shoulder surgery that sidelined him all of last season.

WSJ: Jeter resumes on-field hitting

The Yankees signed free agent Hiroki Kuroda and traded for Mariners starter Michael Pineda, who are expected to join CC Sabathia and Ivan Nova in the starting rotation.

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