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Anthony Volpe's Rehab Ends and Yankees Option Shortstop to Triple-A with José Caballero Playing Well

Jose Caballero’s strong play at shortstop helped push the Yankees to keep Volpe in the minors, preserving an extra year of team control.

  • On Sunday, the New York Yankees optioned shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after he completed his minor league rehabilitation assignment.
  • Hitting.259 with four homers, 12 RBIs, and 13 stolen bases, Jose Caballero has excelled at shortstop, making the roster decision difficult for the organization.
  • Recovering from left shoulder surgery performed last October, Volpe batted.275 with one home run and six RBIs across 13 minor league games.
  • Keeping Volpe in the minors for at least 20 days would delay his free agent eligibility from 2028 to 2029, potentially granting the Yankees an extra year of control.
  • Manager Aaron Boone said the team wants to do "what's best for our team," crediting Caballero's strong defensive play and noting "Jose's earned opportunities and been a key part of our club here.
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Anthony Volpe's rehab ends and Yankees option shortstop to Triple-A with José Caballero playing well

Anthony Volpe’s rehab from left shoulder surgery is over, but the shortstop’s next step is not rejoining the New York Yankees. With José Caballero playing well, the AL East-leading Yankees announced Sunday that Volpe will join Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Manager Aaron…

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