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: Was facing hitters and throwing breaking balls as of March 6, when he threw two innings of live batting practice. Fastball has touched 97.5 mph. Could participate in Grapefruit League games this spring but will not be ready for Opening Day. (updated March 6) More >>
LHP Carlos Rodón
Injury: Loose bodies, bone spur in left elbow
Expected return: April/May
Status: Expected to face live hitters within a week, manager Aaron Boone said March 6, as he recovers from surgery performed in October. Rodón could appear in Grapefruit League games and is expected to be built between 40-50 pitches by Opening Day. (updated March 6) 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 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)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
March 6
• RHP Adam Kloffenstein: Reassigned to Minor League camp
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 >>