Alex Rodriguez homered in an extended spring training game on Monday, and the best-case scenario for his return is now Friday. Rodriguez, who had hip surgery on March 9th, has been hoping to return by May 15th. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said that it was possible Rodriguez could rejoin the team on Friday, when they open a three-game series against the Orioles. "So much of it just depends on how he feels and when he believes he's ready to go," Girardi said. "I have not really put a date on it, because I want to see how he bounces back. It's up to him. When he feels that he's ready, we're probably going to take him back." A-Rod is scheduled to play another extended spring game on Tuesday.