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A-Rod's publicist addresses rumors that he'll play again this season

Published Nov. 15, 2016 3:06 p.m. ET

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Lindsey Foltin

Despite interest from MLB teams, including the Miami Marlins, Alex Rodriguez will not be playing again this season, according to a rep for the former New York Yankees slugger.

Ron Berkowitz, A-Rod's publicist, released a statement Monday about Rodriguez's availability for 2016.

"I want to put all this talk to rest about Alex playing for any team this season. It's not happening," Berkowitz said in the statement. "Like he said Friday night, he is happy and he is going to take some time to relax and hang with his family and friends."

Rodriguez played his final game with the Yankees on Friday and was released the following day, making him a free agent.

Marlins president Michael Hill acknowledged Sunday evening that adding A-Rod was a possibility, fueling speculation that he would play again in '16.

While Berkowitz put an end to that speculation on Monday, he would not comment on Rodriguez's plans for 2017.

Rodriguez, a Miami native who still calls South Florida home, sits four home runs shy of 700 for his career.

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