Anthony Volpe optioned to minors as Yankees return will have to wait
The New York Yankees have optioned infielder Anthony Volpe to the minors, delaying his return to the major league roster. Volpe, recovering from shoulder surgery, completed his 20-day rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset but will remain in the minors. The Yankees, who have been winning with Jose Caballero at shortstop, avoided making a roster decision by sending Volpe down before their deadline.
- ▪Anthony Volpe was optioned to the minors by the New York Yankees after his rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset.
- ▪Volpe underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder during the offseason.
- ▪The Yankees had until Tuesday to decide whether to activate Volpe or option him, but chose the latter as his 20-day rehab window expired.
- ▪Jose Caballero has been playing well at shortstop, contributing to the Yankees' 13 wins in their last 15 games.
- ▪The move allows the Yankees to delay Volpe's major league return while maintaining roster flexibility.
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MLB breaking New York Yankees Anthony Volpe optioned to minors as Yankees return will have to wait By Christian Arnold Published May 3, 2026, 7:13 p.m. ET The Yankees are optioning Anthony Volpe back to the minors, The Post’s Joel Sherman first reported. They announced the move shortly after defeating the Orioles 11-3 in The Bronx and as time was winding down on the ballclub to make a decision on what to do with Volpe as he rehabbed from the offseason surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Anthony Volpe swings during Somerset’s April 17 game. Charles Wenzelberg He was slated to play his last minor league rehab game with Double-A Somerset on Sunday, with his 20-day window closing.
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