Yankees' Anthony Volpe Gets Timeline Update After Offseason Surgery

When will the young shortstop return to the lineup?

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:06am

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The New York Yankees have been dealing with a number of injuries to start the 2026 season, including to their young shortstop Anthony Volpe. Volpe underwent offseason surgery, but the latest reports suggest he could return to the Yankees' lineup by the end of April or early May.

Why it matters

Volpe is considered the Yankees' shortstop of the future, so his return from injury is crucial for the team as they look to keep pace in the competitive AL East division. The Yankees have struggled with injuries early on, so getting Volpe back will provide a boost to their lineup.

The details

Prior to his shoulder injury last season, Volpe was having a decent year. Based on his recovery timeline, he could return to the Yankees' lineup by the last week of April or the first week of May. The team is not focused on a specific date for his return, but are encouraged by his progress in his recovery.

  • Volpe underwent offseason surgery to address his shoulder injury.

The players

Anthony Volpe

The New York Yankees' young shortstop who is considered the team's shortstop of the future.

Pete Caldera

A reporter for NJ.com who provided the latest update on Volpe's recovery timeline.

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What they’re saying

“Based on that schedule, Volpe could return to the Yanks' lineup by the last week of April, or the first week of May, but he's not focused on a particular date.”

— Pete Caldera, Reporter, NJ.com

The takeaway

The Yankees' young shortstop Anthony Volpe is making progress in his recovery from offseason surgery, and the team is hopeful he can return to the lineup by the end of April or early May. His return will provide a much-needed boost to the Yankees as they look to keep pace in the competitive AL East division.