Derek Jeter to begin AAA Rehab Assignment Saturday

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Derek Jeter is close to being ready, and things have escalated quickly.

According to the New York Daily News’ Mark Feinsand, Jeter will join Triple A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

Feinsand said the plan is for Jeter to play ‘at least five innings’ at shortstop tomorrow.