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E-Rod's recovery continues on pace

Related Topics: John Farrell (manager)

Monday marks the start of the second five-day increment.

"He's actually going through a lower-body lift right now, a lower-body workout," manager John Farrell said before Sunday night's game against the Tigers. "How we're approaching this post-injury is pretty much in five-day phases. It would be increased agility work, increased running. We still have to take him through some [pitchers' fielding practice], all those types of markers along the way. Optimistically, to get him on the mound in the next five days would be a really good sign."

Brian Johnson has been filling in for Rodriguez and will start Wednesday night's game in Philadelphia.