Derek

Jeter

Big news out of Miami. Jeter has been with the Marlins since 2017 as a part of the new ownership group. The club has made impressive strides since then, with an abundance of young pitching talent, even making the expanded playoffs during the shortened 2020 campaign. However, in his statement Monday, the Hall of Famer said that “the vision for the future of the franchise is different than the one I signed up to lead.” It’s unclear what could be next for Jeter, but obviously we can start the speculation about a possible return to the Yankees in some capacity. The timing is obviously interesting as CBA negotiations continue. Per Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Jeter was apparently unhappy about the Marlins’ budget and the ability to spend on more players.

The Hall of Fame is expected to meet with their board members this week before making an official decision. Still, it’s the logical call amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There are always gigantic crowds for the ceremonies in Cooperstown, New York and the same was expected this year with Derek Jeter and Larry Walker originally scheduled to be enshrined on the weekend of July 24-26. Now they’ll be inducted along with whomever ends up getting voted in next January. Curt Schilling likely has the best shot.

He was removed from the contest for precautionary reasons.

Torre has a very conservative approach when it comes to player injuries. We expect Jeter to lobby hard to play tonight, but sit out just the same.

''His range of motion is good,’' Torre said. Jeter should return in early-to-mid May.

He took 70 ground balls at the minor-league complex and is now playing catch. Look for Jeter to be back before the middle of May.

Soriano would probably follow Jason Giambi and bat cleanup. However, Torre wants to be certain Jeter’s leg is fine before he makes any changes.

Jeter was 2-for-5, including a bunt single, in his third rehab game with three assists and three putouts. He’ll play nine innings both today and tomorrow before returning to the Yankees on Tuesday. He looks safe to activate for next week.

Jeter will sit down with trainer Gene Monahan this week to officially plan out his return.

Jeter’s expected back from a dislocated shoulder in about three weeks.