Former MLB star Alex Rodriguez recently caused a stir on social media with his noticeably bronzed appearance, sparking a flurry of jokes and memes. Despite the online ribbing, the 48-year-old took it all in good humor.
Rodriguez was spotted courtside on Friday at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the Minnesota Timberwolves-Milwaukee Bucks game. Sporting a tan that could rival a cast member from “Jersey Shore,” the 3-time MVP became the subject of internet mockery for his strikingly sun-kissed complexion.
Adding to the spotlight on Rodriguez’s tan, the ESPN broadcast highlighted him due to his role as a minority owner of the Timberwolves. He even made an appearance for an interview during the second quarter of the game.
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Responding to the attention his tan garnered, Rodriguez explained on Saturday that he had simply fallen asleep under the sun while on vacation. “Alright everybody, I know I’m looking dark. But being Dominican and enjoying a vacation, I may have dozed off under the sun. So, let’s all relax,” Rodriguez conveyed on X, concluding with a calming message in Spanish.
Unfortunately for Rodriguez, his day didn’t get any brighter as his team, the Timberwolves, fell short in a 112-107 loss to the Bucks.
