This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Yankees injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Cam Schlittler
Injury: Left lat/midsection discomfort
Expected return: March 6
Status: Faced hitters in live batting practice Feb. 25. Tossed bullpen session on March 4 in preparation for March 6 start vs. the Rays. (updated March 5)
INF/OF Oswaldo Cabrera
Injury: Recovery from left ankle surgery
Expected return: March 6
Status: Scheduled to play shortstop in Grapefruit League game vs. the Rays on March 6. (updated March 5) More >>
RHP Clarke Schmidt
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: Feb. 12 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Second half of 2026
Status: Tossing at distances of up to 90 feet on flat ground as of Feb. 27. Tentatively scheduled to begin throwing bullpens in late March. Could face hitters in April or May. (updated Feb. 27)
SS Anthony Volpe
Injury: Left shoulder labrum tear
Expected return: No earlier than May
Status: Has resumed hitting drills, including tee-and-toss exercises, as of Feb. 25. Not yet facing velocity. He is participating in all defensive and baserunning drills but will not dive until April. Underwent arthroscopic surgery Oct. 12. (updated Feb. 25) More >>
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 >>
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 >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
March 5
• RHP Travis MacGregor: Reassigned to Minor League camp
• RHP Drake Fellows: Reassigned to Minor League camp
• RHP Chase Hampton: Optioned to Double-A Somerset and reassigned to Minor League camp
Feb. 25
• RF Randal Grichuk: Signed to Minor League contract, invited to Spring Training More >>
Feb. 17
• RHP Alexander Cornielle: Reassigned to Minor League camp
• C Abrahan Gutierrez: Reassigned to Minor League camp