When is Anthony Volpe coming back? How long Yankees' SS is out to start 2026 MLB season
The Yanks are shorthanded at shortstop.
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The New York Yankees are shorthanded at shortstop to begin the 2026 MLB season. When they open their campaign on Wednesday night in San Francisco against the Giants, they won't have Anthony Volpe on the field. Volpe is one of those guys who is beloved by some fans and detested by others, but his absence is still notable.
Shortstop is one of the most important positions on the field. Not having Volpe is a negative for the Yankees. MORE: Mike Trout, Tiger Woods, and Superman without his cape Why isn't Anthony Volpe playing?
Volpe is out due to a shoulder injury. It's his left (non-throwing) shoulder that he initially hurt in May 2025, hurt again in September, and got surgery on in October. MORE: Mets, Marlins risk Moneyball Ron Washington mistake How long is Anthony Volpe out?