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Michael Pineda looks like new in first start since Yankees injury

Big talents who never put it all together in pinstripes.

Sonny Gray did not take the best first step moving away from the Yankees on Sunday.

Michael Pineda did.

Big Mike, in his first start since July 5, 2017, was impressive Sunday, tossing four innings of one-hit, one-walk, no-run ball against the Indians and leaving after 40 pitches, as the Twins are giving him time to build up his arm following Tommy John surgery.

Pineda, who struck out five, did not have the high-octane stuff he did years ago with the Yankees, when his fastball neared triple digits.