Michael Pineda To Begin Minor League Rehab

The only problem that Michael Pineda has had during his rehab from shoulder surgery was a split fingernail that he suffered last week. After a 65-pitch extended Spring Training start yesterday, in which he came through just fine, that's really not a problem anymore.

According to Dan Martin and Brian Lewis of the NY Post, Pineda will begin his 30-day minor league rehab assignment in high-A Tampa on Saturday. Brian Cashman said the team plans on using all 30 days before deciding whether to insert Michael into the big league rotation, or use an option to send him to AAA to get a little more work. Keep in mind that, if the team uses an option, they would delay his free agency by a year. Although the Yankees are never one to try and pinch pennies, this may be the best thing to do as the rotation is currently doing a fine job.