A-Rod took 25-30 swings today

Via Meredith Marakovits, Alex Rodriguez took 25-30 swings off a tee and soft toss this afternoon while wearing a brace on his left hand. He’s been on the shelf since late last month after a Felix Hernandez pitch broke a bone in his hand. A-Rod isn’t expected to return until early-to-mid-September, but anything he can do to maintain the strength in his hands is important.