Anthony Volpe

The Yankees do not expect SS Anthony Volpe (shoulder) to return to start the season.

Fantasy Impact

Volpe underwent surgery in October to address the torn labrum in his left shoulder. Volpe is expected to return in 2026, but it appears that it could be possible in May and not in April. The Yankees could look to add help at shortstop in free agency to provide competition for Volpe once he returns.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Anthony Volpe Anthony Volpe underwent surgery Tuesday to repair his left labrum.

Fantasy Impact

Boone added that Volpe will miss the start of next season. He will be able to hit in four months and resume playing defense in the field in six months.

Anthony Volpe went 2-for-4 with one run scored and one strikeout in the Yankees’ 3-2 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Volpe now has 111 hits, 72 RBI, and 19 home runs across 521 at-bats. Batting .213 with a .275 OBP, his contributions have leaned more on power and run production than contact.

Anthony Volpe is not expected to start during the weekend series against the Boston Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Volpe received a cortisone injection on Wednesday, four days after he re-aggravated what the New York Yankees have now revealed to be a partial labrum tear. While Volpe is sidelined, Jose Caballero will continue to draw most of the starts at shortstop.

Anthony Volpe received a cortisone shot in his left shoulder to address an injury he originally suffered back in May.

Fantasy Impact

Volpe, who described feeling a "pop" in his left shoulder in May, has continued to play through the injury. This injury could be a factor in his struggles this season, including a .206/.268/.393 slash line and defensive issues. While Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised Volpe as a "very tough kid and a gamer," he acknowledged he shouldn't rule out the possibility that the shoulder has impacted Volpe's performance. With Volpe receiving a cortisone shot, Jose Caballero started at shortstop on Wednesday and is likely to see more playing time as Boone says the team will now be in a "day-to-day mode" for the position.