Why Yankees aren't bringing healthy Anthony Volpe back to MLB
New York made a tough decision.
Why Yankees aren't bringing healthy Anthony Volpe back to MLB originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New York Yankees had to make an Anthony Volpe roster decision on Sunday.
He had reached the 20-day maximum of his rehab assignment as he recovered from his left shoulder injury. Would they call him up to the major leagues, or would they option him down to the minors? They chose to keep him in the minor leagues, according to multiple reports on Sunday night.
Can confirm @Joelsherman1 ’s report. The Yankees have optioned Anthony Volpe to the minors. — Chris Kirschner (@ChrisKirschner) May 3, 2026 Volpe has appeared at both Double-A Somerset and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre while rehabbing, and the Yankees announced that he'll go to Triple-A.
And so he won't be returning to the Bronx right now. MORE: Braves make history for first time since 1892 Boston Beaneaters Why aren't the Yankees bringing Anthony Volpe back to MLB? This is a two-pronged reality, having to do both with Volpe and Jose Caballero.