Derek Jeter went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Monday's loss to the Orioles. Jeter led off the game with a single and then singled in Eduardo Nunez in the seventh inning to pull the Yankees to within one, but that was as close as they got. The veteran shortstop played some brutal defense on the night, but he's now picked up a pair of hits in each of the first two games of the ALDS.

Derek Jeter will play shortstop Monday against the Twins. Jeter has alternated between shortstop and the DH spot over the past few days as he nurses an ankle bruise. Alex Rodriguez will serve as the designated hitter Monday while Eric Chavez starts at the hot corner.

Derek Jeter is playing shortstop in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays. He was cleared to do so after testing out his left ankle in between games. Jeter had been limited to DH duty since injuring the ankle a week ago.

Derek Jeter will start at shortstop during the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader if he gets through running drills in between games OK. Jeter was seen running only at half-speed during the drills but was doing so with no noticeable limp. The 38-year-old has been limited to DH duty since injuring his left ankle a week ago.

Derek Jeter (ankle) is not in the Yankees lineup for the first game of Wednesday's double-header with the Blue Jays. Alex Rodriguez will be the designated hitter, while Eduardo Nunez mans shortstop. Jeter has been serving as the team's DH for the past four games, but manager Joe Girardi is giving him a break this afternoon. He'll likely play in the nightcap.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi isn't sure when Derek Jeter (ankle) will be able to return to the field. Jeter has been the Yanks' DH the last four games due to a bone bruise in his left ankle, and Girardi never filled out a lineup card before Tuesday's game was rained out. "We'll see where he's at [Wednesday]," Girardi said. "I didn't have to play him today, so that's good. That gives that foot an extra days' rest."

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said manager Joe Girardi's job is safe, regardless of how the team finishes out the season. Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner indicated the same earlier this month, as well. The Yanks currently are one game up on the Orioles in the AL East after previously blowing a 10-game lead, as they've gone 25-29 since July 18. Girardi is in his fifth season as manager of the Bombers.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi doesn't think Derek Jeter (ankle) will be ready to play the field until Tuesday, at the earliest. Jeter has been used in the DH slot the last three games and should be there again Sunday. He originally hurt his left ankle a couple weeks ago and aggravated it this past Wednesday.

Derek Jeter will serve as the designated hitter again Friday against the Rays. Jeter went 1-for-5 with an RBI single on Thursday and will continue to play through the pain in his left ankle for now. Eduardo Nunez is playing shortstop again Friday.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said that if Derek Jeter plays Friday against the Rays, it will be as the designated hitter. Girardi has yet to release a lineup. Jeter went 1-for-5 with an RBI single as the designated hitter on Thursday, but was clearly favoring the ankle. Eduardo Nunez is expected to start at shortstop again Friday.