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Manager Joe Girardi announced after the Yankees' 5-3 loss to the Marlins on Friday that veteran left-hander Andy Pettitte would open the season on the disabled list but showed no ill effects from his recent back trouble in a Friday workout.
With a healthy effort on Sunday in a Minor League game in Tampa, Girardi said, Pettitte can solidify his spot in the starting rotation.
Girardi expects Pettitte to be ready to pitch against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays next Saturday.
"Everything's great," Girardi said. "It puts him on schedule to be in the first rotation."
Pettitte, who had an abbreviated spring because of various ailments, is expected to be evaluated after his game on Sunday.
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Yankee.com
Sounds like nothing to worry about