Yankees Delay Anthony Volpe Return After Rehab Stint Ends Monday

anthony volpe will finish his minor-league rehab stint Monday, and the Yankees are not rushing him back for the four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles. Aaron Boone said the club will take a final look after Sunday, leaving the shortstop picture open for now.

Boone Keeps Volpe Waiting

Boone made the timeline plain. "We'll kind of reevaluate where we are after Sunday," he said, adding, "I don't think it hurts to have some more runway for him."

The move gives Volpe a little more time after last May's shoulder injury, while New York weighs whether the roster is better served by patience than by a quick swap. Boone said, "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."

Caballero’s Strong Run

That club context runs through Jose Caballero, who has been playing very well and leads all shortstops in defensive runs saved at the moment. Boone said, "Caby's (Jose Caballero) obviously playing very well for us."

Caballero gives the Yankees a cleaner answer right now, especially with the team playing well. He also arrives with the kind of profile that can keep a lineup flexible instead of forcing an immediate change just because Volpe's rehab clock is nearly done.

Volpe’s Numbers Trail Off

Volpe's recent production explains why the Yankees are not treating Monday as an automatic return date. He was last seen hitting.212/.272/.391 in 2025, and his defense also dropped after the shoulder injury last May.

The broader choice is simple enough: recall Volpe to keep him on the roster, or leave the door open while Caballero keeps handling shortstop. Volpe did not appear to be guaranteed the starting job immediately, and the Yankees can option him to the minors after the rehab stint is over if they decide the best move is to wait.