Trending Now - Volpe and Wheeler Take Major Steps in Rehab Journeys
WHO:
NY Post - Anthony Volpe, Yankees shortstop
MLB.com - Zack Wheeler, Phillies ace
MLB.com - Brian Cashman, Yankees general manager
MLB.com - José Caballero, Yankees shortstop during Volpe's recovery
MLB.com - George Lombard Jr., Yankees top prospect
MLB.com - Rob Thomson, Phillies manager
MLB.com - Griff McGarry, former Phillies prospect
WHAT:
NY Post - Anthony Volpe stated, "I just can't wait to get back out there," after his first game back.
MLB.com - Zack Wheeler struck out nine batters in 5 2/3 innings during his fourth rehab start on April 11th, 2026, and is expected to make a fifth rehab start on April 16th, 2026.
MLB.com - Wheeler allowed a two-out double in the sixth inning to Yankees top prospect George Lombard Jr., allowing his first run to score.
MLB.com - Wheeler left the game with two on and two outs in the sixth, having thrown 72 pitches.
NY Post - Anthony Volpe stated, "It's a big milestone, a big checkpoint," after his first game back.
MLB.com - Zack Wheeler struck out nine batters and allowed three runs in his fourth rehab start on April 11th, 2026.
MLB.com - Wheeler is expected to make a fifth rehab start on April 16th, 2026, and could make his season debut between April 24th and April 26th, 2026, against the Braves.
NY Post - Anthony Volpe began a rehab assignment on April 11th, 2026.
MLB.com - Volpe played five innings and took two at-bats, going 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
MLB.com - Zack Wheeler struck out nine batters in 5 2/3 innings during his fourth rehab start.
MLB.com - Wheeler allowed three runs and walked zero batters.
MLB.com - Wheeler is expected to make a fifth rehab start on April 16th, 2026.
MLB.com - The goal for Volpe is to log about 55 plate appearances in the Minors before his 2026 big league debut.
MLB.com - José Caballero had a .170/.214/.283 slash line with six stolen bases through 15 games before April 11th, 2026.
MLB.com - Griff McGarry was traded to the Dodgers for international bonus pool space and a player to be named or cash considerations.
WHERE:
NY Post - The rehab assignment for Volpe took place in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey.
MLB.com - The game was played at Double-A Somerset for Volpe and Double-A Reading for Wheeler.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Wheeler's fifth rehab start is expected to occur on April 16th, 2026.
NY Post - Volpe's rehab assignment began on April 11th, 2026.
MLB.com - Wheeler's fourth rehab start occurred on April 11th, 2026.
MLB.com - Wheeler is expected to make his fifth rehab start on April 16th, 2026.
MLB.com - McGarry was traded on April 11th, 2026.
WHY:
MLB.com - Wheeler is on a rehab assignment to recover and prepare for his return to the Phillies' rotation, with manager Rob Thomson stating, "He still has time for one more after that."
MLB.com - Volpe underwent surgery in October 2025 to repair a partially torn labrum, which he initially injured on May 3rd, 2025.
MLB.com - Volpe is on a rehab assignment due to recovery from left shoulder surgery performed in October 2025.
MLB.com - Wheeler is on a rehab assignment to recover and prepare for his return to the Phillies' rotation.
HOW:
MLB.com - Wheeler struck out five of the first six batters he faced in his rehab start on April 11th, 2026.
MLB.com - Volpe handled one fielding chance, a 6-3 groundout, during his game.
MLB.com - Wheeler struck out five of the first six batters he faced in his rehab start.
(UPDATED April 15, 2026 23:12 UTC)
In a positive update for baseball fans, Anthony Volpe expressed his excitement to return to the field after his first game back. Meanwhile, Zack Wheeler had a solid outing in his fourth rehab start on Saturday, striking out nine batters over 5 and 2/3 innings, although he allowed his first run after giving up a double to Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. Wheeler is set to make his fifth rehab start April 16th as he continues his recovery and preparation to rejoin the Phillies' rotation.
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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 13:21 UTC)
Anthony Volpe expressed his excitement about returning to the field, calling it "a big milestone, a big checkpoint," after his first game back following surgery to repair a partially torn labrum. In other baseball news, Zack Wheeler had a strong performance in his fourth rehab start on Saturday, striking out nine batters while allowing three runs, and he is set to make a fifth rehab start April 16th. If all goes well, Wheeler could make his season debut against the Braves between April 24th and April 26th.
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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 09:21 UTC)
Anthony Volpe, the Yankees shortstop, began his rehab assignment on Saturday, in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey, where he played five innings and went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts. Meanwhile, Phillies ace Zack Wheeler also had a rehab start on the same day, striking out nine batters in 5 and 2/3 innings while allowing three runs and walking none, and he is expected to make a fifth rehab start April 16th. In other news, former Phillies prospect Griff McGarry was traded to the Dodgers for international bonus pool space and a player to be named or cash considerations on Saturday.