A-Rod back in Yankees' starting lineup

NEW YORK (AP) -Alex Rodriguez was back in the New York Yankees' starting lineup Sunday, batting cleanup and playing third base in their series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Rodriguez hasn't played since Aug. 20, though the injury had been bothering him before that.

The slugger walked through the clubhouse nearly four hours before the first pitch and took batting practice in the indoor cage. Manager Joe Girardi didn't post the lineup with A-Rod's name on it until about 90 minutes before the game.

Still missing from the starting lineup is outfielder Nick Swisher, who's been bothered by a stiff left knee since leaving Thursday's game against Oakland after one inning.

Girardi hoped that he would be ready to play Sunday, but decided to give him an extra day off.