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NJ.com: Yankees’ Andrew Bailey, of N.J., close to returning to majors

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The Yankees’ Jersey Boy might make it to the Bronx after all.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said former All-Star reliever Andrew Bailey, of Haddon Township, has a chance at being among the many relievers expected to be called up when rosters expand Sept. 1.

“He’s pitched himself into the discussion,” the general manager told NJ Advance Media Thursday.

Bailey, 31, had a 1.85 ERA with a 10.9 K/9 and 2.