Overview
- Manager Aaron Boone said Volpe will likely begin a rehab assignment in the second week of April that mirrors a full Spring Training.
- MLB allows up to 20 days for position-player rehab stints, making an early-May return possible if there are no setbacks.
- Volpe will not be available for Opening Day on March 25 in San Francisco.
- The Yankees plan to closely monitor his progression and avoid rushing his recovery from labrum surgery.
- Jose Caballero is expected to open the season at shortstop as the in-house replacement during Volpe’s absence.