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A-Rod Gets First Start At Third Base Since 2013

BALTIMORE (CBSNewYork/AP) — Alex Rodriguez is back at the hot corner for the New York Yankees.

A-Rod was suspended for all last season for violations of baseball’s drug program and collective bargaining agreement. Going into Monday night’s game against in Baltimore, he played designated hitter in five games and first base against Boston on Saturday.

In New York’s 6-5 win over the Orioles, however, Rodriguez was in the starting lineup at third base, where he has played most of his career.

“I’m so focused on baseball,” Rodriguez said. “One day I’m at third, one day I’m at first, maybe tomorrow I’m at DH.