Anthony Volpe

Anthony Volpe resumed hitting drills, including tee-and-toss exercises, on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Volpe is recovering from left shoulder surgery to repair a partially torn labrum last October. He has begun hitting drills and continues to participate in all defensive and baserunning exercises, but will not dive until April. With him sidelined, Jose Caballero is likely to claim the New York Yankees’ opening day shortstop job.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Monday that Anthony Volpe has begun a hitting program that currently consists of dry swings.

Fantasy Impact

Volpe is working his way back from left shoulder surgery to repair a partially torn labrum last October. He is expected to miss the start of the season, though a clearer timeline should emerge as he progresses through his rehab program. With him sidelined, Amed Rosario, Jose Caballero and Oswaldo Cabrera are likely to compete during spring training for the opening day shortstop job.

Yankees GM Brian Cashman said Anthony Volpe is "working his tail off" at the Tampa complex as he rehabs from surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Volpe is working his way back from surgery to repair a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder. His status for the start of the season remains uncertain.

Anthony Volpe agreed to a $3.475 million contract in 2026 to avoid arbitration with the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Volpe, the former 30th overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft, has played three seasons with the Yankees. The shortstop is a career .222 hitter in 1,886 plate appearances, but does have 52 home runs and 70 stolen bases. He also made a league-high 19 errors at shortstop in 2025. Volpe, still only 24, has shown flashes of what made him a top-10 MLB prospect, but he just hasn't put it together on a consistent basis. Volpe is recovering from shoulder surgery and won't be ready for Opening Day.

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.