Alex Rodriguez will make his return from a one-season suspension, but the veteran will not retain his previous spot on the New York Yankees roster, reports confirmed.

Rodriguez played at third base before he was suspended for one season for his involvement in the MLB Biogenesis scandal, but Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that it's time to give the role to someone else starting next season.

"I can't expect Alex to be anything," Cashman told The Associated Press via ESPN. "I've got to think the worst and hope for the best. Even before the suspension, he wasn't the same player at third base on the defensive or offensive side. And that was before the suspension. And now he's been out of the game for a year."

Cashman said that Chase Headley, who signed a four-year deal worth $52 million with the Yankees on Monday, will become the team's third baseman for next season. In 58 games with the Yankees last season, Headley batted .262 with six homeruns and 17 RBIs.

On the other hand, Rodriguez averaged .244 with seven homeruns and 19 RBIs in 2013. While his numbers before the suspension are still decent for a 20-year veteran, the 39-year-old's health is a big question mark as he has not completed a full season since 2007 because of injuries and suspensions.

Rodriguez, who had to deal with major hip injuries over the past several seasons, will have the chance to play at third base in some games next season, but he will have to compete with Martin Prado for the backup 3B role.

"So given all that circumstance, we look forward to him hopefully solidifying himself as a tremendous DH for us, and if he shows he has retained athleticism, then he can play third as a choice when Joe decides to give Headley a rest," Cashman said. "He can compete for Joe's thought process, whether it's Prado swinging over or Alex playing third."

Cashman added that he has not yet talked to Rodriguez about his new role, but he is not planning to do so, saying that he has been consistent about his statement that A-Rod will not have a guaranteed spot in the regular lineup

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