Yankees' Alex Rodriguez: Playing in rehab game Tuesday

Rodriguez is slated to play in a rehab game at Double-A Trenton on Tuesday.

Analysis:

The Yankees had intimated over the weekend that Rodriguez would return to the big league lineup Tuesday, but it looks as though the team has instead opted to send the veteran on a rehab assignment. The stint figures to be brief, though, with Rodriguez likely returning to New York before the end of the week.