Bronx, NY (Sports Network) – New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was activated from the 15-day disabled list prior to Sunday’s 6-5 win against the Tampa Bay Rays.<\/p>\n
Jeter appeared in just his second major league game of 2013, batting second and playing shortstop for the first time this season, going 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored. The 39-year-old reached the seats in right field on the first pitch he saw from Rays starter Matt Moore in his opening at bat.<\/p>\n
He made his debut on July 11 against Kansas City as the designated hitter, but suffered a strained right quad while going 1-for-4 with an RBI during the 8-4 victory.<\/p>\n
The savvy veteran missed New York’s first 91 games while recovering from a fractured ankle. He first fractured his left ankle in Game 1 of last year’s American League Championship Series against Detroit, then sustained another fracture during spring training.<\/p>\n
Jeter was eligible to come off the DL on Saturday, but instead took part in a simulated game to determine if he was ready.<\/p>\n
The Yankees opened a roster spot for Jeter by placing designated hitter Travis Hafner on the 15-day disabled list with a rotator cuff strain. Hafner underwent an MRI exam Saturday after an 0-for-4 effort at the plate in Friday’s loss to the Rays.<\/p>\n
Hafner is batting just .205 with 12 homers and 37 RBI in 81 games this season, his first with New York. He is 0-for-15 since the All-Star break.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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