Anthony Volpe focused on improving, what he can control in return to Yankees
Yankees shortstop spoke about his thoughts on his option, and what he hopes to bring to the team as he makes his return to the roster.
Anthony Volpe returned to the Yankees roster Tuesday after the team placed Jose Caballero on the IL with a fractured finger, but what seemed inevitable before the season started wasn't the case. The young shortstop underwent offseason shoulder surgery that delayed his 2026 season, but after his rehab assignment was complete, the Yankees decided to keep Volpe in the minors. The decision was made a little easier thanks to Caballero's hot start to the season.
But now that Volpe is back in the Yankees clubhouse, he's ready to get his year started. "Feels good to be back, see everyone and I’m ready to go," Volpe said after the Yankees' win over the Orioles . "Ready to get going.
This is my start. Took a lot to get back here. Now that I’m here, I’m ready to go and take it from here.
" Volpe was not in the starting lineup Tuesday as he was still en route to Baltimore when his call-up was made official, but he'll likely get the start in Wednesday's series finale. He'll look to show off some of the tools that made him the Yankees' top prospect and a promising young big leaguer. He'll definitely want to flush his offensive numbers in the minors this season.