The shine has long faded, the next-big-thing label removed.
But at long last, Manny Banuelos is looking like a major league pitcher.
A decade after he was a top Yankees prospect, fans and the organization envisioning him slotting alongside names like Chien-Ming Wang, A.J. Burnett and CC Sabathia, the 28-year-old is making the most of a limited opportunity.
In his first start since 2015 — his last season in the majors before this season — the left-hander threw four shutout innings for the White Sox in Baltimore on Monday, allowing five hits and a walk while striking out four in a 12-2 Chicago victory.