13 Alex Rodriguez, 3B

Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez (hip) began his third week of rehab Monday by adding defensive drills and hitting in a batting cage to his workout. He fielded grounders and took 25 swings in an indoor batting cage at the team's spring complex in Tampa.

"Not bad," Rodriguez said when leaving the player's parking lot.

Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez "felt pretty good" after hitting off a tee and taking soft toss Wednesday, according to manager Joe Girardi. Rodriguez began taking part in baseball activities Monday as he continues to work his way back from hip surgery.

Girardi told reporters that the team has yet to issue a concrete timetable for Rodriguez's return. Rodriguez is not expected to return until after the All-Star break.

“I think it’s way too early to project,” Girardi said.

Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez hit off a tee Wednesday, the New York Daily News reports.

Monday was Rodriguez's first day of baseball activities at the Yankees' spring training complex in Tampa since his hip surgery in January. The club said recently they are staying away from timetables. Rodriguez is "working 24-7" to get back on the field.