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A-Rod to host new show about ex-athletes in financial distress

Mark J. Rebilas / USA TODAY Sports

Alex Rodriguez is having no trouble finding work since stepping away from Major League Baseball.

Since his release from the New York Yankees in August, the 41-year-old has signed on with a talent agency, served as a baseball analyst for FOX Sports, co-hosted "Live with Kelly," and is now set to host a pilot on CNBC.

"Back in the Game" (working title) will pair ex-athletes in financial distress with mentors who attempt to get them back on their feet. Michael Strahan will serve as an executive producer.

While A-Rod has not officially retired, his agent, Ron Berkowitz, said earlier this month that his client would not return to play in 2017, but still intends to serve as a special adviser to the Yankees.

"Alex is enjoying his time off and looking forward to heading to spring training to work with the young guys as he has said all along," Berkowitz said, according to Christian Red of the New York Daily News.

Rodriguez, who spent 22 years in the majors, sits just four home runs shy of becoming only the fourth player to hit 700 for his career.

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