Overview
- The Yankees optioned Volpe to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday after a 20-day rehab from Oct. 14 surgery on his left shoulder.
- Aaron Boone said the choice reflects José Caballero’s strong start and the way the roster is working right now.
- Volpe will play shortstop in Triple-A for now as coaches leave the door open to trying other positions later.
- MLB rules mean a stay of at least 20 non-rehab days in the minors would push his free agency back one year to after 2029.
- Depth is a factor with Caballero starting almost every game and top prospect George Lombard Jr. now at Triple-A.