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Volpe (shoulder) nearing return, but Yanks not rushing him back

Rodón gets closer to making 2026 debut, while Domínguez dodges injury scare
May 1, 2026

NEW YORK -- Even though he told the Yankees he is ready to play in the Major Leagues, shortstop Anthony Volpe will continue to play with Double-A Somerset this weekend. The team will then re-evaluate their plans for Volpe after Sunday. Considering that they are in first place in the

Latest Yankees injuries and transactions

May 1, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Yankees injury news and transactions.

Domínguez (elbow contusion) to undergo CT scan after 'inconclusive' X-rays

April 29, 2026

ARLINGTON – The final afternoon of the Yankees’ road trip seemed to offer Jasson Domínguez his clearest path yet to log consistent playing time this season. It ended with more uncertainty. Domínguez exited Wednesday’s 3-0 loss to the Rangers shortly after being hit by a pitch in the top of

Cole takes another big step toward Yankees return with 3rd rehab start

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April 29, 2026

Gerrit Cole threw 60 pitches in his third rehab start with Double-A Somerset on Wednesday afternoon, taking another significant step toward his eventual return to the big league mound. Cole scattered three hits while allowing three runs and recording three strikeouts across 5 2/3 innings of work in a 6-5

Stanton placed on IL with low-grade calf strain

April 28, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Giancarlo Stanton isn’t in the mood to search for silver linings, especially as he deals with the latest in a frustrating series of soft-tissue leg injuries. “At this point, there’s no real peace of mind. You’re going to be out,” Stanton said on Tuesday, shortly after the Yankees

Yanks to determine next steps for Stanton (calf) ahead of Rangers opener

April 26, 2026

HOUSTON -- With Giancarlo Stanton missing his second consecutive game Sunday, manager Aaron Boone said the Yankees would probably decide Monday if the designated hitter will require a stint on the injured list. Stanton left Friday night’s game at Daikin Park with right calf tightness, which he began feeling while

Stanton (calf tightness) feels better but out of Saturday's lineup

April 25, 2026

HOUSTON -- Saying his right calf felt neither great nor terrible, Giancarlo Stanton was out of the Yankees’ lineup Saturday, one night after tightness in the calf prompted the slugger to leave a 12-4 win over the Astros at Daikin Park. “I feel better than yesterday,” Stanton said before Saturday

Rodón returns to the mound in first rehab start with High-A Hudson Valley

April 24, 2026

It's been quite a week for the High-A Hudson Valley Renegades, who have now started two rehabbing members of the Yankees rotation in as many days.

Cole sharp again in second Minor League rehab start

April 23, 2026

Gerrit Cole still has a ways to go before he'll be back on a Major League mound. But he is inching closer to his much-anticipated return. Cole, on the road back from March 2025 Tommy John surgery, made his second rehab appearance on Thursday night with High-A Hudson Valley.

Volpe collects 2 hits, including homer, in rehab game at Triple-A

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April 21, 2026

Anthony Volpe, who is recovering from offseason surgery on his left shoulder, homered in his latest rehab game for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. After going 4-for-11 in four games with Double-A Somerset, Volpe had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A on Tuesday and promptly went 2-for-4 with his first home run and

Cole tosses 4 1/3 innings in first Minor League rehab start

April 17, 2026

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. -- That flash in the sky over New York City on Friday night around 6:35 p.m. ET was likely lightning from a passing rain shower, but maybe, for Yankees fans, it was a beacon of hope -- so bright it could be seen from some 49 miles south

Volpe checks off more 'milestones and checkpoints' as he nears return

April 17, 2026

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. -- Anthony Volpe took another positive step forward in his path back to the Bronx on Friday night as he got through his third rehab game with Double-A Somerset -- finishing with a hit, a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored over five innings. This is

Volpe appears in first game action since October in latest step toward return

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April 14, 2026

Anthony Volpe’s first professional game since October is in the books.

Boone provides updates on Cole, Rodón progressing through rehab

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April 14, 2026

After the Yankees snapped a five-game losing streak with a thrilling win over the Angels on Monday, manager Aaron Boone joined the Talkin’ Yanks podcast Tuesday to discuss numerous topics, including a few key injury updates. News keeps trending in a positive direction regarding top-line starters Gerrit Cole and Carlos

On comeback trail, Volpe 'most excited I’ve ever been' to play

April 13, 2026

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Gil set to return to Yankees' rotation

April 4, 2026

NEW YORK – Luis Gil's return to the rotation is tentatively lined up to coincide with the Yankees’ first game back at Tropicana Field, as manager Aaron Boone, before New York's game against the Marlins on Saturday night, on unveiled the club’s rotation plans for the coming week. Gil is

Rodón ramps up throwing with rehab in view -- but no running, please 

Latest on Cole's 'encouraging' recovery; Volpe takes live at-bats for first time
April 3, 2026

NEW YORK -- Carlos Rodón has learned one thing from the tightness he’s currently experiencing on the outside of his right hamstring -- he’s probably not going to lace up his spikes as a pinch-runner anytime soon. “I’m off the list. Being a 33-year-old running in a straight line, that’s

Rodón's recovery hits snag due to hamstring tightness

March 31, 2026

SEATTLE -- Carlos Rodón's relatively smooth recovery from offseason elbow surgery has hit a snag. Rodón experienced right hamstring tightness on Tuesday while going through his workout program, manager Aaron Boone said before the Yankees’ game against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park.

Cole slated to make spring debut today against Red Sox

March 17, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will see his first Grapefruit League action of the spring on Wednesday, when he’s scheduled to start against the Red Sox at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The right-hander is slated to throw one inning in his first game action since undergoing Tommy

Rodón escapes the monotony, throws to hitters for first time this spring

March 9, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. – Carlos Rodón said it was “kind of like riding a bike” getting back on the George M. Steinbrenner Field mound on Monday afternoon, throwing 20 pitches in live batting practice – his first time facing hitters since undergoing left elbow surgery last October. Good thing, too, because

Bellinger held out with back discomfort; Yankees 'aren't too concerned'

February 28, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. – When the Yankees were in Pittsburgh last April, Cody Bellinger pointed to the area near his lower back and upper right hip, attempting to pinpoint the discomfort that was keeping him out of the lineup. “It’s just a little unaligned,” Bellinger said then. “It creates a little

Stanton determined to play through pain, even though he 'can't open a bottle'

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February 26, 2026

Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton missed the first two-plus months of last season due to tennis elbow (epicondylitis) in both arms, an issue he’s been dealing with since 2024. It’s still an issue for the slugger now in 2026. Stanton told NJ.com on Wednesday that he has “good days and

Notes: Cole faces Yanks' sluggers in BP; a new option at shortstop?

February 21, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. – Gerrit Cole faced hitters on Friday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last spring, tossing an inning of live batting practice at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. Showcasing a new over-the-head windup that he has suggested could carry into games, Cole threw about

Volpe starting to feel like himself again after serious shoulder injury

February 18, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. -- Anthony Volpe woke up in a New York hospital bed in late October, groggy as the anesthesia faded, when he learned how significant the damage to his left shoulder had been. “I was excited when they showed me how cleaned up and fixed everything was,” Volpe said.

Slowed by back issue, Schlittler has 'no concern' about pitching full season

February 12, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. -- Aaron Boone opened his first media availability of the spring by celebrating the health of his arriving pitchers and catchers, saying, “As far as I know, I think we’re in a good spot.” Less than 24 hours later, the Yankees are managing an injury to one of