Jun 17
Alex Rodriguez (hip) is scheduled to face live pitching for the first time this year on Tuesday in Tampa.
Advice: A-Rod is finally beginning to take major strides in his recovery from January hip surgery. He ran the bases at 75 percent effort over the weekend and is now ready to begin working on his timing at the plate. The veteran third baseman will be activated from the disabled list shortly after the All-Star break if everything continues to go according to plan with his rehab.