Yankees delay Volpe return until at least Monday, with Caballero playing well
Anthony Volpe is ready to rejoin the New York Yankees, but the team isn't set for the shortstop's return. With José Caballero playing well, the Yankees kept Volpe at Double-A Somerset on Friday rather than activate him for a series opener against Baltimore. Manager Aaron Boone said Volpe will remain at Somerset through Sunday, the maximum 20th day of a minor league injury rehabilitation assignment.
NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Volpe is ready to rejoin the New York Yankees, but the team isn't set for the shortstop's return. With José Caballero playing well, the Yankees kept Volpe at Double-A Somerset on Friday rather than activate him for a series opener against Baltimore. Manager Aaron Boone said Volpe will remain at Somerset through Sunday, the maximum 20th day of a minor league injury rehabilitation assignment.
After that, the Yankees would have to activate the 2023 Gold Glove winner or option the 25-year-old to the minors. “We’ll kind of reevaluate where we are on after Sunday,” Boone said. “I don’t think it hurts to have some more runway for him.
Caby's obviously playing very well for us. So I just want it to be a situation where we’re giving Anthony every chance to come in and be successful, but also taking note of what’s going on with our club, as well. ” If Volpe is optioned to the minors for at least 20 days, it would delay his free-agent eligibility by a year until after the 2029 World Series.
Volpe had left shoulder surgery on Oct. 14 and entered Friday batting . 303 (10 for 33) with one homer and three RBIs in 10 minor league games.