Trending Now - Yankees Send Volpe to Triple-a, Elevate Caballero at Shortstop
WHO:
Fox News Sports - The New York Yankees, Anthony Volpe, Jose Caballero, Aaron Boone, Ben Rice, Jasson Domínguez, Ryan McMahon, Coby Mayo, Trey Gibson, Max Fried, Paul Goldschmidt, Munetaka Murakami, George Lombard Jr.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Jose Caballero has +3 outs above average this season.
MLB.com - The Yankees' rotation leads the Major Leagues with a 2.74 ERA.
MLB.com - The Yankees have won five consecutive series.
MLB.com - The Yankees improved to a record of 23-11, achieving a season-high 12 games over .500.
MLB.com - Jasson Domínguez recorded a hit from both sides of the plate in a single inning, marking the second time in his career he has achieved this feat.
MLB.com - Domínguez is the only Yankee to accomplish the feat since Mark Teixeira in 2016.
MLB.com - Ben Rice and Aaron Judge became the fifth pair of teammates in history to each have 12 or more home runs through the first 34 games of the season.
MLB.com - The Yankees scored seven runs in the eighth inning against the Orioles.
MLB.com - Ryan McMahon drove in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning against the Orioles.
MLB.com - Jasson Domínguez hit his first home run of the season during the game against the Orioles.
MLB.com - Aaron Judge hit his 13th home run of the season, tying him for the MLB lead.
MLB.com - The Yankees scored seven runs in the eighth inning against the Orioles.
MLB.com - Ben Rice left the game after the third inning with a left hand contusion, and X-rays were negative.
MLB.com - Rice is considered day to day, and he managed to collect a double in his second at-bat despite the injury.
MLB.com - The Yankees improved to a season-high 12 games over .500 with a record of 23-11.
MLB.com - The Yankees have won five consecutive series.
MLB.com - The Yankees' rotation leads the Major Leagues with a 2.74 ERA.
MLB.com - Jose Caballero has a batting average of .333 over his past 16 games, with 19 hits in 57 at-bats, including three home runs and five RBIs.
MLB.com - The Yankees optioned shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A after his rehab assignment ends.
MLB.com - Jose Caballero will be the everyday shortstop for the Yankees for the foreseeable future.
MLB.com - The Yankees won their game against the Orioles 11-3, improving their record to 23-11.
MLB Trade Rumors - Volpe's rehab assignment consisted of 13 games (nine in Double-A, four in Triple-A).
MLB Trade Rumors - Volpe has a career slash line of .222/.283/.379 with 52 home runs over 1,886 plate appearances.
MLB Trade Rumors - Caballero has a batting line of .259/.306/.405 with four home runs and 13 stolen bases in 17 attempts this season.
MLB.com - Jose Caballero has +3 outs above average this season.
MLB.com - Manager Aaron Boone stated, "[Caballero’s defense] has been arguably as good as anyone in the league."
MLB.com - Volpe had a slash line of .212/.272/.391 with 19 homers in the previous season.
MLB.com - Volpe recorded -6 outs above average defensively last season.
MLB.com - The Yankees' current winning percentage is .676, the second-best in baseball, behind only the Braves.
MLB.com - Jose Caballero has a batting line of .259/.306/.405 with four home runs and 13 stolen bases in 17 attempts this season.
MLB.com - Ben Rice hit his 12th home run of the season in the first inning against the Orioles, briefly tying himself with Aaron Judge for the team lead.
MLB.com - Rice suffered a left hand contusion while fielding a pickoff attempt from Max Fried in the third inning, but X-rays were negative, and he is considered day-to-day.
MLB.com - Jasson Domínguez recorded a hit from both sides of the plate in a single inning, marking the second time in his career he has achieved this feat, also occurring on August 27, 2025, against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The Yankees improved to a record of 23-11, achieving a season-high 12 games over .500.
MLB.com - Jasson Domínguez recorded a hit from both sides of the plate in a single inning, marking the second time in his career he has achieved this feat.
MLB.com - Domínguez is the only Yankee to accomplish the feat since Mark Teixeira in 2016.
MLB.com - Ben Rice and Aaron Judge became the fifth pair of teammates in history to each have 12 or more home runs through the first 34 games of the season.
MLB.com - Jose Caballero has a batting average of .333 over his past 16 games, with 19 hits in 57 at-bats, including three home runs and five RBIs.
MLB.com - Ben Rice left the game after the third inning with a left hand contusion, and X-rays were negative.
MLB.com - Rice is considered day to day, and he managed to collect a double in his second at-bat despite the injury.
MLB.com - The Yankees improved to a season-high 12 games over .500 with a record of 23-11.
MLB.com - The Yankees have won five consecutive series.
MLB.com - The Yankees' rotation leads the Major Leagues with a 2.74 ERA.
MLB.com - Jose Caballero has +1 outs above average this season.
MLB.com - Ryan McMahon drove in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning against the Orioles.
MLB.com - The Yankees scored seven runs in the eighth inning against the Orioles.
MLB.com - Jasson Domínguez hit his first home run of the season during the game against the Orioles.
MLB.com - Ben Rice hit his 12th home run of the season in the game against the Orioles.
MLB.com - Aaron Judge hit his 13th home run of the season, tying him for the MLB lead.
MLB.com - The Yankees improved to a season-high 12 games over .500 with a record of 23-11.
Fox News Sports - The Yankees optioned shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A after his rehab assignment ends.
MLB.com - Jose Caballero will be the everyday shortstop for the Yankees for the foreseeable future.
MLB.com - Caballero has a batting average of .333 over his past 16 games, with 19 hits in 57 at-bats, including three home runs and five RBIs.
MLB.com - The Yankees won their game against the Orioles 11-3, improving their record to 23-11.
MLB Trade Rumors - Volpe's rehab assignment consisted of 13 games (nine in Double-A, four in Triple-A).
MLB Trade Rumors - Volpe has a career slash line of .222/.283/.379 with 52 home runs over 1,886 plate appearances.
MLB Trade Rumors - Caballero has a batting line of .259/.306/.405 with four home runs and 13 stolen bases in 17 attempts this season.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The Yankees' game took place at Yankees Stadium.
MLB Trade Rumors - Volpe's rehab assignment was conducted in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and other minor league locations.
WHEN:
MLB Trade Rumors - Volpe underwent shoulder surgery in October 2025.
MLB Trade Rumors - The Yankees' decision to option Volpe came after the final day of his 20-day rehab assignment.
WHY:
MLB.com - A National League scout stated that the Yankees made a “great baseball decision” by keeping Caballero as the everyday shortstop.
MLB.com - The scout mentioned that Volpe needs a few more weeks in the Minor Leagues to show that he is Major League ready.
MLB.com - The Yankees opted to keep Volpe in the minors due to Caballero's strong performance and the team's current success.
MLB Trade Rumors - The Yankees explored the shortstop market but decided to stick with Caballero as the interim shortstop.
MLB.com - A National League scout stated that the Yankees made a “great baseball decision” by keeping Caballero as the everyday shortstop.
MLB.com - The scout mentioned that Volpe needs a few more weeks in the Minor Leagues to show that he is Major League ready.
MLB.com - The Yankees opted to keep Volpe in the minors due to Caballero's strong performance and the team's current success.
MLB Trade Rumors - The Yankees explored the shortstop market but decided to stick with Caballero as the interim shortstop.
HOW:
MLB.com - Manager Aaron Boone stated, "He has been really steady," referring to Caballero's performance and defensive contributions.
MLB.com - Manager Aaron Boone stated, "To be able to win in different ways has been nice," highlighting the team's versatility in gameplay.
MLB.com - Manager Aaron Boone stated, "It was really good at-bats to get some separation there."
MLB.com - Manager Aaron Boone noted that Caballero's defense has been "arguably as good as anyone in the league."
MLB Trade Rumors - The Yankees activated Volpe from the 10-day injured list before optioning him to Triple-A.
MLB.com - Manager Aaron Boone stated, "He has been really steady," referring to Caballero's performance and defensive contributions.
MLB.com - Manager Aaron Boone stated, "To be able to win in different ways has been nice," highlighting the team's versatility in gameplay.
MLB.com - Manager Aaron Boone stated, "It was really good at-bats to get some separation there."
MLB.com - Manager Aaron Boone noted that Caballero's defense has been "arguably as good as anyone in the league."
MLB Trade Rumors - The Yankees activated Volpe from the 10-day injured list before optioning him to Triple-A.
(UPDATED May 5, 2026 04:04 UTC)
The Yankees celebrated a decisive 11-3 victory over the Orioles, improving their record to 23-11 and marking a season-high 12 games over .500, while also winning five consecutive series. Jose Caballero has stepped up as the everyday shortstop, showcasing impressive defensive skills and a batting average of .333 over his last 16 games, which contributed to the team's success. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge hit his 13th home run of the season, tying him for the MLB lead, and Jasson Domínguez recorded his first home run of the year during the game.
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(UPDATED May 4, 2026 19:21 UTC)
Jose Caballero is making a strong impression this season with three outs above average, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised his defense, saying it has been among the best in the league. In contrast, Anthony Volpe struggled last season with a slash line of .212/.272/.391 and recorded six outs below average defensively, leading a National League scout to suggest he needs more time in the Minor Leagues to prepare for the Major Leagues. Meanwhile, the Yankees are enjoying a solid season with a winning percentage of .676, which is currently the second-best in baseball, trailing only the Braves.
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(UPDATED May 4, 2026 15:34 UTC)
The Yankees have improved their record to 23 wins and 11 losses, marking a season-high of 12 games over .500. Jose Caballero is having a solid season with a batting line of .259/.306/.405, including four home runs and 13 stolen bases in 17 attempts, while manager Aaron Boone praised his steady performance and defensive contributions. In a recent game, Ben Rice hit his 12th home run of the season but suffered a left hand contusion during a play, though X-rays were negative and he is now considered day-to-day.
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(UPDATED May 4, 2026 09:37 UTC)
Jasson Domínguez made headlines by recording a hit from both sides of the plate in a single inning, marking the second time he has achieved this impressive feat, and he is now the only Yankee to do so since Mark Teixeira in 2016. In addition, teammates Ben Rice and Aaron Judge have become the fifth pair in MLB history to each hit 12 or more home runs within the first 34 games of the season. Manager Aaron Boone praised the team's versatility, stating, "To be able to win in different ways has been nice."
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(UPDATED May 4, 2026 07:48 UTC)
The Yankees have reached a season-high of twelve games over .500 with a record of twenty-three wins and eleven losses, marking their fifth consecutive series win. Jose Caballero is on a hot streak, boasting a batting average of .333 over his last sixteen games, with nineteen hits, three home runs, and five RBIs. In other news, Ben Rice left the game after the third inning due to a left hand contusion, but X-rays were negative, and he is considered day to day after hitting a double in his second at-bat.
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(UPDATED May 4, 2026 05:56 UTC)
The Yankees had a standout performance against the Orioles, scoring seven runs in the eighth inning and improving their record to 23 wins and 11 losses, which puts them a season-high 12 games over .500. Aaron Judge hit his 13th home run of the season, tying him for the MLB lead, while Jasson Domínguez and Ben Rice also contributed with their first and twelfth home runs, respectively. Manager Aaron Boone praised the team's effort, stating, "It was really good at-bats to get some separation there."
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(UPDATED May 4, 2026 04:11 UTC)
The New York Yankees have optioned shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A following the conclusion of his rehab assignment, while Jose Caballero will take over as the everyday shortstop for the foreseeable future. Caballero has been impressive, boasting a batting average of .333 over his last 16 games, and the Yankees recently secured a victory against the Orioles with a score of 11 to 3, bringing their record to 23 to 11. Manager Aaron Boone praised Caballero's defensive skills, stating they are "arguably as good as anyone in the league," which influenced the decision to keep Volpe in the minors despite his recent activation from the injured list.