35 Michael Pineda, SP

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Monday starting pitcher Michael Pineda (shoulder) will make a rehab start for Class A Tampa Thursday. Cashman said Pineda is expected to throw 80 pitches.

Pineda made his first start for Tampa June 9, allowing one unearned run on two hits and one walk in 4 1/3 innings. Cashman said Pineda has been sitting around 92 mph with his fastball and has topped out around 94-95 mph.

Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda (shoulder) completed 5 2/3 innings during his simulated game Friday at the team's spring training complex, YES reports. 

Pineda threw 74 pitches and 57 went for strikes. He allowed no runs on three hits and struck out five batters. 

The hurler is expected to continue his rehab assignment with Class A Tampa Wednesday. He could join the Yankees' rotation by the end of the month if all goes smoothly. 

The Yankees have decided to pitch Michael Pineda (shoulder) in a controlled environment in his next outing Friday. He'll throw a simulated game in Tampa, instead of continuing on his rehab assignment, MLB.com reports. 

Pineda gave up one unearned run on two hits and a walk in his first rehab start Sunday with Class A Tampa. He was expected to get five or six more rehab starts, but it's unclear how pitching in the sim game Friday will change that. 

After giving up one unearned run on two hits and a walk in his first rehab start Sunday, the Yankees plan on giving starter Michael Pineda (shoulder) five or six more rehab starts before making a decision on his role for this season, according to ESPN. This plan could have him back by mid-July. 

Pineda will build up his pitches in the next two starts, then have his progress and usability judged over the following two or three. Pineda, 24, is returning from shoudler surgery and hasn't pitched since 2011, when he had a 3.74 ERA with the Mariners. 

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said the team will decide Monday the next step in starting pitcher Michael Pineda's rehab, according to ESPN. Pineda, who made his first rehab start Sunday for Class A Tampa, will either make an extended spring start Friday or pitch for Class A Charleston. 

Pineda (shoulder) is expected to progress to 75 pitches Friday after throwing 68 pitches Sunday.