AP

TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez ran the bases Wednesday for the first time since undergoing right hip surgery.

Rodriguez ran 10 times between first and second base at the Yankees’ minor league complex, including twice with a trainer pulling on a strap around the waist.

Rodriguez had surgery March 9. The Yankees expect him to rejoin the team by May 15, but it could be a week earlier.

The three-time AL MVP also increased his defensive drills, charging slow rollers for the first time and extending his range going after grounders.