Michael Pineda named Yankees 5th starter

The wait is over. The Yankees have announced that Michael Pineda will be in the Yankees five-man rotation for the first time since being traded to the Yankees from the Mariners in 2012.

Pineda has been impressive this spring by posting a 1.20 ERA in 15 innings of work. He has allowed 14 hits, struck out 16 batters, and issued 1 walk.

The only other real candidate for this spot would have been David Phelps, who will likely server as the long reliever in the bullpen.

Pineda will join C.C. Sabathia, Hiroki Kuroda, Masahiro Tanaka, and Ivan Nova in the Yankees rotation this season.