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Yankees' Volpe to start rehab, Cole could soon follow
Shortstop Anthony Volpe and ace Gerrit Cole make progress in injury recoveries.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 5:39am
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The New York Yankees announced that shortstop Anthony Volpe will begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday as he recovers from an injury. Additionally, the team shared that ace pitcher Gerrit Cole could soon start making minor league appearances as part of his own injury rehabilitation.
Why it matters
Volpe and Cole are key players for the Yankees, so their returns from injury will be crucial for the team's performance and playoff hopes this season. The Yankees have struggled with injuries early on and need these stars back to full strength.
The details
Volpe, the Yankees' top prospect, has been out with a hamstring injury. He will start his rehab assignment at the team's minor league affiliate on Tuesday as he works his way back to the major league roster. Meanwhile, Cole, the team's ace pitcher, could soon follow Volpe and begin making appearances in the minors as part of his own injury recovery process.
- Volpe will start a rehab assignment on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
- Cole could soon begin making minor league appearances as part of his injury rehab.
The players
Anthony Volpe
The New York Yankees' top prospect and starting shortstop, who is recovering from a hamstring injury.
Gerrit Cole
The New York Yankees' ace pitcher, who is also working his way back from an injury and could soon begin minor league rehab assignments.
What’s next
The Yankees will closely monitor Volpe's progress during his rehab assignment, and if all goes well, he could rejoin the major league roster in the coming weeks. Cole's timeline for returning to the big league club will depend on how he fares in his minor league outings.
The takeaway
The return of Volpe and Cole will be a major boost for the Yankees as they look to overcome early-season injuries and contend for a playoff spot. Their recoveries are crucial to the team's success this season.
