Andy Pettitte was tagged for seven runs in 4 1/3 innings by the Astros on Monday. Maybe Pettitte felt bad for his former team? Because he allowed as many earned runs tonight as he did in his first four starts combined. Chalk it up as an aberration, and hope that he bounces back against the A's this weekend.

Andy Pettitte allowed three runs over six innings as the Yankees lost to the Rays on Wednesday. Pettitte made a few mistakes, but he also struck out 10 batters in the outing. The loss was his first of the season, but he's still sporting a 2.22 ERA and 1.13 WHIP through four starts. The ageless wonder should have an easier time Monday with the hapless Astros.

Andy Pettitte yielded three runs in 7 1/3 innings Friday in a 9-4 win over the Blue Jays. Pettitte was scratched from his last start due to back spasms, so this was his first outing in 10 days. He was pretty sharp, allowing six hits (including one home run) and one walk while fanning five batters. The 40-year-old southpaw owns a 2.01 ERA through his first three starts and has logged at least seven innings in all of them. He'll get the Rays next Wednesday.

Andy Pettitte (back) threw 40 pitches in a bullpen session Tuesday and expects to start Friday against the Orioles. Pettitte was scratched from Sunday's scheduled start due to back spasms, but the Yankees were just being cautious. The 40-year-old southpaw has allowed just two runs in 15 innings over his first two starts this season.

Andy Pettitte (back) will make his next start Friday against the Orioles. Pettitte was scratched from his start Sunday due to back spasms, but it's not anything serious. He'll get an additional five days rest before returning to the mound. The Yankees are being conservative and don't want to take any chances.

Andy Pettitte will not make his scheduled start Sunday due to back spasms. Pettitte's back was a little tight after Tuesday's outing and is locked up on him again Thursday night. The good news is that the left-hander is hoping to be ready to take the ball on Tuesday or Wednesday. If he's not ready by then, a trip to the DL might be in order.

Andy Pettitte allowed one run in seven innings in the Yankees' 14-1 victory over the Indians on Tuesday. Pitchers aren't supposed to age this well. After going eight strong in his first start, the 40-year-old allowed only a solo home run to Asdrubal Cabrera in his seven innings on Tuesday to improve to 2-0. The lefty will next face the Orioles on Sunday.

Andy Pettitte held the Nationals to two runs -- one earned -- and struck out six in six innings to win Friday. Pettitte, 2-0 with a 3.52 ERA, was making his third spring appearance, as the Yankees have opted to hide him and CC Sabathia in minor league games for the most part. He's all ready to take on the Red Sox next week, and while that can be a tough assignment, he'll be a decent play in mixed leagues.

Andy Pettitte held the Phillies to just one run despite allowing four hits and three walks over three innings in his Grapefruit League debut Wednesday. He recorded three strikeouts in the outing. Pettitte wasn't injured, but the Yankees just decided to bring the 40-year-old along slowly this spring. He has plenty of time to get in enough innings in preparation for the start of the season.

Andy Pettitte successfully threw a simulated game on Friday, and indicated that he's ready to take the next step, with his spring debut potentially coming on Wednesday. Pettitte did note that the overall command of his fastball wasn't as strong as he'd like in Friday's outing, but that everything else felt good. The 40-year-old lefty isn't the dominant fantasy force that he once was, but provided he can stay healthy, he should be a solid source of wins and ratios and can be had in the later rounds of drafts.