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Erik Boland

Yankees right-hander Dellin Betances has touch of nerves before throwing for first time in three weeks

Picking up a ball for the first time in three weeks, Dellin Betances admitted to having some nerves.

But the right-hander, who started the season on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement and then suffered a setback during a sim game April 11 that required three weeks without throwing, made it through his pregame work Monday that included the restart of a throwing program.

"I was a little nervous to be honest with you," Betances said. "Any time you rest for three weeks, you don't know how you're going to feel but I was really encouraged with what I did today."

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