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Yankees' Volpe stays in Double-A; Stanton to IL, Grichuk released

5/3/2026

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Summary

Volpe Stays

Anthony Volpe will remain at Double-A Somerset through Sunday while batting .278 with homer and four RBIs.
Jose Caballero started 31 of 32 games at shortstop, hitting .333 with 11 RBIs.
Carlos Rodón struck out eight in a rehab start and will start Scranton Tuesday.
Giancarlo Stanton strained his calf on April 23 and entered the injured list, while Randal Grichuk became a free agent after hitting .194 in 16 games.

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Volpe Monday Activation

Yankees must activate Anthony Volpe on Monday or option him back because his 20-day rehab clock ends Sunday.
Aaron Boone said April 23 there is no imminent return for Volpe and he does not expect him this weekend.
Boone is expected to announce the final decision after Friday’s Orioles game, possibly confirming a Monday promotion.
Volpe has posted a .303 average, .324 on-base and .394 slugging line over 33 at-bats.

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Goldschmidt Opens

The club leads the American League East with a 20-11 record, the league’s best.
Paul Goldschmidt will open Friday, adding veteran presence as the lineup adjusts.
Ben Rice will be the designated hitter while Trent Grisham moves to ninth amid a slump.
Caballero’s .333 average and solid defense sustain momentum while Volpe remains in Double-A, prompting fan criticism of the Yankees’ secrecy.

History

Historical Context

On May 29, 1995 the Yankees promoted shortstop Derek Jeter, who went 0-for-5 in his debut and posted a .234 average over 13 games, a move that helped a division-leading club. Today the team is again juggling roster spots, with Anthony Volpe on a 20-day rehab, Carlos Rodón returning after eight strikeouts, and Giancarlo Stanton nursing a calf injury, reflecting the franchise’s reliance on timely promotions.

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Volpe Stays

Anthony Volpe will remain at Double-A Somerset through Sunday while batting .278 with homer and four RBIs.
Jose Caballero started 31 of 32 games at shortstop, hitting .333 with 11 RBIs.
Carlos Rodón struck out eight in a rehab start and will start Scranton Tuesday.
Giancarlo Stanton strained his calf on April 23 and entered the injured list, while Randal Grichuk became a free agent after hitting .194 in 16 games.

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