TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -Alex Rodriguez could rejoin the Yankees within 10 days, according to the doctor who operated on his hip on March 9.
Dr. Marc Philippon watched the three-time AL MVP’s on-field workout Wednesday at the Yankees minor league complex and said Rodriguez could return to the majors ahead of his May 15 target date.
“He’s looking good. Looking awesome,” Philippon said.
Rodriguez hit in a simulated game for the second consecutive day, facing minor leaguer pitchers Christian Garcia and Kai Liu, a left-hander from China the Yankees signed two years ago.
Rodriguez slid five times on a sliding mat for the second time, ran the bases and took 112 swings in regular batting practice.
Philippon said after watching Wednesday’s session that “it’s crystal clear” that Rodriguez will be strong when he returns to the Yankees.
Rodriguez is expected to start playing in extended spring training games this week.
abductor muscles in his hips, may make three or more minor league starts.
Wang continues to work out in a pool and also ran in the outfield without shoes to work on strength and flexibility in his feet. The right-hander missed the final 3 1/2 months last season with a right foot injury.
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