Overview
- Aaron Boone said Tuesday on the Talkin' Yanks podcast that Anthony Volpe will take live batting practice Wednesday and could start a rehab assignment in about two weeks.
- Volpe is working back from October 2025 surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder after missing spring training, moving from machine work to facing live pitching.
- Jose Caballero has handled shortstop in Volpe’s absence with steady defense and light early offense, and Volpe’s return could push him into a reserve role if the starter’s job reverts.
- MLB rules cap position-player rehab stints at 20 days, so a mid-April start could place Volpe’s activation in early May if the Yankees use the full window.
- Team injury notes also include Carlos Rodón throwing 50 pitches in live BP and Gerrit Cole slated for live BP soon, with late April or early May returns viewed as possible if their buildups stay on track.