Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl

After retiring and being away from the major leagues for more than a year, Andy Pettitte will make his return to the New York Yankees on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday.

“Everybody’s in agreement he’s not going to benefit from any more time below,” Cashman said Tuesday.

Pettitte threw five shaky innings Sunday in his first Triple-A start in his comeback, allowing five runs and eight hits. He has pitched four times in the minors this year with a 3.71 ERA in 17 innings.

“I think the fans are excited. I know Andy’s really excited,” Cashman said.

Pettitte, who will turn 40 in a month, came out of retirement in mid-March. The Yankees signed Pettitte to a $2.5 million deal. He last started a major league game on Oct. 18, 2010, going seven innings in a Game 3 loss to the Texas Rangers in the ALCS.

In 2010, Pettitte went 11-3 with a 3.28 ERA. He made the All-Star team, but missed much of the second half due to injuries.

The plan for Pettitte to start this weekend could shift if rain hangs around.

“We have weather issues all week and reserve the right to change our mind,” Cashman said.

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