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First Posted: 6/24/2013 TAMPA, Fla. &#8212; Alex Rodriguez is getting his power swing back.
The New York Yankees third baseman, coming back from hip surgery in January, hit a ball to the base of the center-field fence and another on the warning track in left center off a minor league right-hander Monday as he continued taking simulated at-bats.
In sessions late last week, A-Rod primarily hit grounders mixed in with a couple liners.
Rodriguez also had an extensive baserunning session and did sliding drills on a mat in the outfield, two key steps before starting a minor league rehab assignment.
The Yankees have not said when Rodriguez will begin playing in games, but are hoping for after the All-Star break.
Derek Jeter, recovering from a broken left ankle, took batting practice with Rodriguez and Eduardo Nunez.
The shortstop had relocated his rehab Saturday and Sunday to Yankee Stadium. Jeter hasn&#8217;t played this season after breaking his ankle in the ALCS opener Oct. 13. After surgery, he played just five spring training games because of soreness. A new break was discovered April 18.
Nunez, who strained a muscle on his left side while filling in for Jeter, also took simulated at-bats, ran the bases and did slides with Rodriguez.

A-Rod getting power back during simulated at-bats