The Yankees are back in the Bronx for a 10-game homestand starting with a four-game set against the Oakland Athletics today.
Here are some notes:
Alex Rodriguez will begin taking batting practice today and unless there are any setbacks he’ll be returning to the lineup as soon as he is eligible on September 5.
A.J. Burnett will not be skipped in the rotation and will pitch on schedule Wednesday.
Lance Berkman (ankle) will begin a two-game rehab assignment with the Double-A team tonight. No setbacks are expected, really the only reason he went on the DL was so the Yankees roster wasn’t short handed for a week.
Here are the pitching matchups:
Monday: ...
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