It appears that Ruben Rivera is on his way back.

"It is something I will probably do," GM Brian Cashman said of signing the 31-year-old Rivera to a minor league contract. "I am not opposed to it. His season is over and he is free."

Before Cashman can predict where he would send Rivera (likely Triple-A Columbus), the outfielder needs to secure a work visa, which shouldn't be a problem.

Rivera spent this year playing for the Campeche Pirates in the Mexican League, where he batted .342 (102-for-298) with 21 homers and 71 RBIs. He was released from his Campeche contract recently. ...

Jeter has no problem with Rivera returning.

"He has been to my house since then," Jeter said.

As long as Derek has no problem with it, it's OK with me. Hopefully he learned his lesson... he's lucky to be back at all.

Via Steve Lombardi.