Overview
- YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits reports Volpe’s labrum tear was worse than first thought, surgeons placed about six sutures, and he has begun a hitting program.
- The Yankees are planning for an Opening Day without Volpe, with José Caballero leading the interim options and Oswaldo Cabrera and Ryan McMahon also under consideration for shortstop reps.
- Manager Aaron Boone voiced confidence that Volpe will become a frontline shortstop while noting Caballero’s presence provides real competition.
- WFAN’s Tommy Lugauer argued Volpe should not be handed the job back upon return and that Caballero should remain the starter until Volpe earns it.
- A Yahoo Sports column urged an extended Triple‑A stint to refine mechanics and complete recovery, a move that could delay Volpe’s free agency under MLB’s 172‑day service‑time rule.