"Reverse Sammy Sosa" "No way that’s A-Rod" - MLB fans can't help but notice Alex Rodriguez's tan at Paris Olympics pics

Alex Rodriguez's European vacation reached Paris earlier this week as he attended Olympic events cheering on for U.S. and Dominican Republic athletes. On Friday, he posted a series of photos where he looked super tanned, to the extent that fans couldn't believe how much A-Rod's color had changed.

During his entire European getaway, where he visited Portugal, France, Italy and Monaco, A-Rod was on a ship the entire time, accompanied by his two daughters, Ella and Natasha, his girlfriend Jaclyn Cordeiro, and her two daughters, Bella and Savannah.

This ship tour has apparently left tanning effects on A-Rod's body, which has become a talking point among fans.

"Off topic but, A-Rod needs to chill out with the tanning. This man looks crazy," the text in the post read.

In the comments section, many fans considered him to be "Reverse Sammy Sosa." Sosa, a former Dominican ballplayer, looked dark during his playing time, but after retirement, his new images got many wondering, given that his skin was turning white. Now fans think the same is happening to A-Rod, but in reverse.

"bros the next sammy sosa☹️," one fan commented.

"Reverse sammy sosa lol," another wrote.

"To all the ppl saying 'reverse Sammy Sosa' yall do realize he’s Dominican and lives in Miami…? Right?" another quipped.

"Alex, what tanning package are you interested in today? 'Give me The Trump' - Alex," another added.

Some fans couldn't believe he was the former New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez.

"Yo what the heck no way he is that dark lol," one user commented.

"Bro someone’s gotta tell him… he ain’t black," another added.

"No way that’s Arod!!😂" another wrote.

Alex Rodriguez celebrates his 49th birthday with friends and family

On July 27, former World Series champion Alex Rodriguez celebrated his 49th birthday on a cruise ship set on a European tour. He was surrounded by his family and friends as he shared photos from his birthday celebrations.

"Officially 49! Feeling better than I ever have and so thankful to be healthy and surrounded by amazing family and friends. Life moves pretty quick, remember to pause and enjoy. 🥳" A-Rod wrote in the caption.

He can be seen posing with his Natasha and Ella, his girlfriend Jaclyn Cordeiro, and other companions on the cruise, including his mom, Lourdes, who also shared a dance with him.