Having lost his everyday designated hitter job due to a season-long slump, Alex Rodriguez was back at first base taking ground balls before the New York Yankees opened the second half against Boston on Friday night. Rodriguez, who turns 41 on July 27, has not been in the field this year. Rodriguez is hitting .220 with eight homers and 28 RBIs in 186 at-bats, including .198 with five homers and 17 RBIs in 126 at-bats against righties.
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