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New York Yankees Injuries: Alex Rodriguez Closer to Returning Than Derek Jeter

class="ui-droppable">Alex Rodriguez has been "fantastic" in his most recent rehab assignments, and Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that the New York Yankees third baseman is likely closer to a return than captain Derek Jeter.

Rodriguez, who has been recovering from surgery to repair his severely damaged right hip, has not played a game for the Yankees this season. His hip has given him issues over the past few seasons, limiting him to just 221 games the past two seasons (of a possible 324).

Biogenesis scandal aside, Rodriguez seems poised to return sooner rather than later. Heyman's report cites Rodriguez's stellar displays in batting practice, physical shape and ability to run as the major reasons why Rodriguez looks like he's nearing a return.

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