TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Alex Rodriguez is back on the field for the New York Yankees in his new role as an instructor.
A-Rod arrived Friday at the Yankees’ minor league complex in Tampa, Florida, to work with prospects taking part in instructional league.
Rodriguez, wearing white pinstripe pants and a dark blue Yankees T-shirt, talked with Clint Frazier, Blake Rutherford and Jorge Mateo after early hitting drills on Derek Jeter Field. He also spent time talking with coaches and players during regular batting practice.
Rodriguez wore a No. 13 uniform while in the dugout during Friday’s game against Toronto.
“It still fits. That’s a good thing,” Rodriguez said with a smile. “It feels great to be back in pinstripes.”