Rodriguez’s publicist, however, said the slugging third baseman was looking forward to cooperating with MLB in its probe.
Star Magazine reported last month that several people saw Rodriguez playing in poker games hosted at Hollywood hotels and residences.
Richard Rubenstein, Rodriguez’s publicist, said in a statement yesterday that the Star’s story contains “numerous factual inaccuracies.’’
Rodriguez said it will take a few days to get a time frame for rejoining the Yankees.
“I think I’ll have a much better indication over the next 48 hours,’’ he said. “I’m curious to see how my body reacts, responds tomorrow.’’
Rodriguez, 36, arrived at the minor league complex just before noon, pulling up in his Mercedes and waving to a group of 25 or so fans before entering the building.
This was his first on-field activity since having right knee surgery July 14. He worked out for a half-hour, doing light running, playing catch, taking grounders, and hitting in the batting cage off a tee and against a soft toss. He wore a light brace on the knee and showed no signs of difficulty moving. Rodriguez then went inside to ice the knee and run in the pool.
“I feel good,’’ he said. “A good day today. Encouraging first day out there on the field and felt pretty good.’’
