Alex Rodriguez is “Back in the Game,” but not literally.
The former Yankees slugger will host a CNBC show by that title in which he counsels former athletes who have gone broke, it was announced Tuesday. The reality program, from SMAC Entertainment and Machete Productions, will be produced by former Giants star Michael Strahan.
“It’s a story we hear all too often,” read the release, tweeted out by Politico’s Alex Weprin. “A pro athlete heads into retirement, only to find themselves in financial free-fall. With no more games to play or paychecks to cash, the future can often look bleak to those athletes struggling to adjust and adapt.