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Reason for Optimism with Derek Jeter Ankle Injury Despite Setbacks

Jeter almost assuredly won't be ready for Opening Day, according to the New York Daily News, but this isn't a huge setback.

The New York Yankees will likely put their captain on the disabled list to start the season, allowing him to come back as soon as April 6. The soreness in his repaired ankle simply made it impossible for him to play shortstop on a normal basis, but he's not far off.

The Yankees were very conservative with the rehab from the fractured ankle suffered in 2012's playoff run. The image of Jeter laying on the turf after breaking his ankle was an enduring one, and he had surgery to make sure that the ankle healed properly.

Up until mid-March, everything was going to plan. 



It was going so well ...

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