This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Yankees injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Gerrit Cole
Injury: Right elbow ligament tear
Expected return: May/June
Status: Faced hitters for the first time since Tommy John surgery on Feb. 20, throwing approximately 20 pitches. Could participate in Grapefruit League games this spring but will not be ready for Opening Day. (updated Feb. 20) More >>
SS Anthony Volpe
Injury: Left shoulder labrum tear
Expected return: No earlier than May
Status: Has resumed taking dry swings as of Feb. 20 but is not yet hitting with contact. He is participating in all defensive drills but will not dive until April. Underwent arthroscopic surgery Oct. 12. (updated Feb. 20) More >>
RHP Chase Hampton
Injury: Tommy John surgery
Expected return: 2026
Status: Recovering from February 2025 procedure. Has thrown eight bullpens as of mid-February. Said Feb. 14 he is not sure when game action will begin. "I'm taking it slow right now." (updated Feb. 16)
LHP Carlos Rodón
Injury: Loose bodies, bone spur in left elbow
Expected return: April/May
Status: Had surgery in October and has thrown five bullpens as of Feb. 14. Rodón could appear in Grapefruit League games, though he will not be ready for Opening Day. (last updated: Feb. 16) More >>
RHP Clarke Schmidt
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: Feb. 12 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly 2026
Status: Began his throwing program in December and has been throwing on flat ground. He could be an option at the Major League level sometime in the second half of 2026. (updated Feb. 16) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Feb. 17
• RHP Alexander Cornielle reassigned to Minor League camp
• C Abrahan Gutierrez reassigned to Minor League camp
Feb. 16
• OF Yanquiel Fernández outrighted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Feb. 12
• 1B Paul Goldschmidt signed to one-year contract More >>
• RHP Clarke Schmidt placed on 60-day injured list