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Paul DeJong Tells Yankees He Will Opt Out If Not Promoted by Month’s End

This pressures a Yankees infield already crowded with Anthony Volpe nearing a return.

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Feb 27, 2026; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Paul DeJong (18) runs the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning during spring training at Lee Health Sports Complex/Hammond Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Paul DeJong notified the Yankees he will trigger his minor-league opt-out if he is not promoted by the end of the month, according to MLB reporter Jon Heyman.
  • In Triple-A, DeJong is batting .213 with six home runs and 13 RBIs in 78 at-bats, following a 2019 All-Star peak and a 2025 run with Washington in which he hit .228 with six homers.
  • Manager Aaron Boone said Anthony Volpe is on a rehab assignment and getting close to returning, though he is still working on his timing at the plate.
  • Boone added that Jose Caballero has earned more opportunities, which tightens the path for any infield call-up.
  • The Yankees optioned right-hander Luis Gil and promoted outfielder Jasson Dominguez with Giancarlo Stanton injured, and Boone cited Gil’s shaky command and lack of swing-and-miss.