Alex Rodriguez to Rehab With Charleston Tuesday
July 1, 2013 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release
CHARLESTON, SC - New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez will make a rehab start on Tuesday, July 2nd when the Charleston RiverDogs host the Rome Braves at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. Rodriguez will start at third base and play a minimum of three innings. First pitch is slated for 7:05 pm.
Rodriguez is rehabbing a hip injury.
Major Leaguers that have had recent rehab assignments in Charleston include Brett Gardner (Yankees), Tim Hudson (Braves), Phil Hughes (Yankees), Carl Pavano (former Yankee; current Twin) and Jon Lester (Red Sox).
A three-time American League MVP, Rodriguez was the first overall pick by the Seattle Mariners in the 1993 MLB Amateur Draft. In 19 seasons in the Majors, the right-handed hitter has amassed 647 homers, 1,950 RBI, 512 doubles, and scored 1,898 runs.
Tickets are available by contacting the RiverDogs Box Office at 843-577-DOGS (3647) or online at www.riverdogs.com.
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