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Yankee Rodriguez’s return getting closer

TAMPA, Fla. – 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.

The Yankees said Rodriguez will play in an extended spring training intrasquad game Thursday in Tampa, Fla.

“Are we starting to get excited? Yes,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Wednesday night in Detroit before the team’s series finale against the Tigers. “He’s taken several steps this week and not had any setbacks.”

BRAVES: Right-hander has fatigue in his pitching shoulder and his next start has been pushed back three days and will now start on Tuesday.

INDIANS: Designated hitter Travis Hafner was placed on the disabled list Wednesday with a sore right shoulder, an injury that limited him to 57 games last season.

RED SOX: Daisuke Matsuzaka, sidelined earlier this month by a sore shoulder, threw 47 pain-free pitches Wednesday and is set for another bullpen session this weekend.

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