A-Rod to have MRI, rehab pushed back

FROM BRYAN HOCH :

NEW YORK -- The Yankees amended their timetable for Alex Rodriguez's return late on Wednesday, pushing the third baseman back to the end of next week in order to permit him to have an MRI performed on his strained right quadriceps. Rodriguez is now expected to have an examination on Monday in Tampa, which would preclude him from playing in Minor League rehabilitation games for at least one day. more...