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Rebuilding Yankees to leave A-Rod with reduced playing time

New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez tosses a ball before an interleague baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez tosses a ball before an interleague baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez tosses a ball before an interleague baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

By Associated Press 1 min read

NEW YORK (AP) – The Yankees plan to leave Alex Rodriguez with reduced playing time as they turn their attention to rebuilding.

The 41-year-old, largely limited to designated hitter since 2015, lost that job last month and has just six at-bats since July 22, striking out in his past five. He is batting .205.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi says “in maybe the near the future, do I see him getting a ton of at-bats? No. I probably don’t.”

Rodriguez has a $20 million salary this year and is owed $20 million in 2017, the final season of his $325 million, 10-year deal.

Speaking before Tuesday’s game at the Mets, A-Rod says “Whatever they do, I’m at peace” and “I hope I can stay here for the remainder of my contract.”