Yankees' Anthony Volpe Eager for Rehab Assignment

Shortstop excited to rejoin team after offseason surgery

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:53pm

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New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe, who won a Gold Glove in his rookie season in 2023, is set to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Tuesday as he recovers from offseason surgery for a partially torn labrum. Volpe, 24, struggled at the plate in 2025, hitting just .212 with 19 home runs, and is looking forward to rejoining his teammates and getting back on the field.

Why it matters

Volpe was expected to become the next great Yankees shortstop, but his struggles last season raised questions about his long-term future with the team. A successful rehab assignment could pave the way for Volpe to reclaim the starting shortstop job from Jose Caballero when he returns from the injured list.

The details

Volpe underwent offseason surgery for a partially torn labrum and will start his rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Tuesday. He said he's 'probably the most excited I've ever been' to get back on the field, adding that he'll 'play anywhere' and 'do anything' to help the team. Volpe was in the dugout for the Yankees' recent series against the Tampa Bay Rays, which the team lost in a three-game sweep.

  • Volpe will begin his rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.
  • Volpe is expected to receive about 55 at-bats in the minors before rejoining the Yankees.

The players

Anthony Volpe

A 24-year-old shortstop for the New York Yankees who won a Gold Glove in his rookie season in 2023 but struggled at the plate in 2025, hitting just .212 with 19 home runs.

Jose Caballero

The Yankees' current starting shortstop, who will hold the position until Volpe returns from the injured list.

Brian Cashman

The general manager of the New York Yankees, who stated that Volpe will receive about 55 at-bats in the minors before rejoining the major league club.

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What they’re saying

“'My family is happy. But I'm so excited to just play. I'm probably the most excited I've ever been, just having that perspective. It doesn't matter. I'll play anywhere. I'll do anything. So it's going to be great.'”

— Anthony Volpe, Yankees Shortstop

“'I missed the guys. You watch on TV, and you get texts after a game, but to be with everyone in the fight and everything -- it's a helpless feeling at the same time, but that's what you miss the most, the camaraderie.'”

— Anthony Volpe, Yankees Shortstop

What’s next

Volpe will receive about 55 at-bats in the minors before rejoining the Yankees, according to general manager Brian Cashman.

The takeaway

Volpe's rehab assignment represents a critical step in his journey to regain his form and reclaim the starting shortstop job for the Yankees. After a disappointing 2025 season, Volpe is eager to get back on the field and prove he can be the long-term solution at shortstop for the franchise.