Anthony Volpe: Everything you need to know

Volpe (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. Volpe will officially make his return to action after missing the entirety of the 2026 campaign to this point while recovering from left shoulder surgery that he underwent in October. In a notable turn of events, the 25-year-old will not be joining the Yankees after his activation, but he will head to the Triple-A level instead. Volpe produced a .250 average with a home run, six RBI, eight runs scored and two stolen bases over 13 contests with Double-A Somerset and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre during his minor-league rehab assignment. The Yankees appear to be comfortable with continuing to roll with Jose Caballero at shortstop for the time being, while Volpe will be afforded the opportunity to operate in an everyday role at Triple-A in the meantime.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that a decision hasn't been made if Volpe (shoulder) will be activated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. Volpe remains on assignment in the minors with Double-A Somerset, but his 20-day rehab window will come to a close following the weekend. Through his first 12 games between Somerset and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Volpe has slashed .275/.333/.350 with an 8.9 percent walk rate and 20 percent strikeout rate, but it's unclear if that level of production will be enough for the Yankees to reinstall him as their everyday shortstop in place of Jose Caballero (.719 OPS over 120 plate appearances). As Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News notes, Caballero hasn't been practicing at other infield positions in anticipation of Volpe's return, and Volpe has worked exclusively as a shortstop since 2023. Volpe has minor-league options remaining, so the Yankees could elect to activate him from the IL and send him to Triple-A if they don't believe he's an upgrade over Caballero but want to have him continue playing on an everyday basis.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Volpe (shoulder) will remain on his rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset through this weekend, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. The Yankees discussed the possibility of bringing Volpe back for their weekend series against the Orioles, but he'll be in line for his season debut early next week instead. Coming back from left shoulder surgery, Volpe has played 10 rehab contests thus far, slashing .303/.324/.394 with one home run, two stolen bases and a 1:7 BB:K. Jose Caballero will remain the Yanks' primary shortstop through the weekend.