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Yankees' Andy Pettitte To Make Appearance Vs. Mets In Spring Finale

TAMPA, Fla. (WFAN/AP) — Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte is ready for a taste of in-game action.

And it'll come Wednesday in the spring finale against the crosstown rival Mets.

The 39-year-old is set to pitch one inning at Steinbrenner Field. Pettitte called it a big step in his return after his workout Tuesday.

Pettitte made 25 pitches off a bullpen mound Monday, two days after his second simulated game.

"I bounced back really good after that last outing," Pettitte said. "I wanted to throw this 'pen and see how I felt. I felt really good."

Pettitte ended a one season retirement by agreeing to a minor league contract on March 16, and could be ready to join the Yankees in May.

NOTES: RHP Michael Pineda (right shoulder) got treatment and ran in the outfield in Tampa. He will start the regular season on the DL. ... Reliever David Aardsma, coming off elbow ligament replacement surgery last July, is throwing to a catcher at 60 feet on level ground.

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