STATS Senior Editor
(AP) -- Michael Pineda was admittedly amped up last month when he made his first start against the organization that signed him as a 16-year-old almost a decade ago.
The New York Yankees right-hander will probably have even more juice in his arm Saturday following a long layoff for the All-Star break, though that actually puts him at a disadvantage when he takes on the Seattle Mariners.
Pineda has struggled after getting extended time off, going 1-7 with a 4.23 ERA in 14 starts following six or more days of rest. He's 0-2 with a 6.