A-Rod Flying To New York For MRI

Alex Rodriguez's return the Yankees big league lineup is looking like it might take longer than expected. Joel Sherman of the New York Post is reporting that A-Rod is on his way to New York to under and MRI on his left quad.

As of now, it's unknown how this will effect A-Rod joining to team in Texas on Monday as originally planned, but it's not looking good.

A-Rod said that he first felt tightness in his quad will running the bases for Triple-A Scranton Friday night. He was suppose to play third base for Scranton on Saturday, but was moved to the DH spot about an hour before the game.

Rodriguez went on the play the game as the DH, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. Afterwards, he said this about his quad:

"I think it's just a matter of how I wake up in the morning," said Rodriguez. "I'm going to go get some treatment. I'll get some more treatment in the morning. (Sunday) might be a good treatment day and then just strap it up Monday. But I'll talk to Joe and just see how he feels."

But apparently he woke and didn't feel very well, causing him to fly to New York for the MRI. If everything comes back clean, then it seems like we'll see A-Rod in Texas to play Monday or Tuesday. But if something comes up, then his return would likely be pushed back a week or so.

In 13 rehab game so far, A-Rod is 8-for-40 with two homeruns and 11 strikeouts. While he may be ready healthwise, his number don't suggest he's ready to face big league pitching.

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