TRENTON, N.J. -- Michael Pineda took the first step toward a return to the big leagues after throwing 42 pitches in a rehab start for Double-A Trenton on Sunday.
Pineda, who has not pitched for the Yankees since being placed on the disabled list on July 30 with a right flexor forearm muscle strain, allowed two earned runs on four hits to Reading over three innings.
"I don't feel any pain," said Pineda. "I am happy that I feel pretty good today in my first rehab assignment. I had good command today and the ball was moving pretty good today.