Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is on track to return to the team next week. Rodriguez ran the bases on Tuesday and did his usual batting practice and fielding drills. He is on pace to begin a rehab assignment on Friday or Saturday, meaning the slugger could return to the Yankees early next week. "I don't know if Monday is realistic," manager Joe Girardi said. "Part of it probably depends on where he starts and how he feels in those next couple of games. But I think next week is realistic."