Brian Cashman timelines for Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, Anthony Volpe
The New York Yankees they move through the heart of the off-season, and CEO Brian Cashman finally brought clarity to several lingering injury questions. The latest Yankees injury updates Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon return, i Anthony Volpe will shape how the club prepares for the 2026 season.
MLB’s Brian Hoch has come to his X (formerly known as Twitter). share the latest from the Yankees GM after Monday’s winter press conference.
“The Yankees expect Carlos Rodon to be back in late April or sometime in May, and Gerrit Cole is on target for May/June. They don’t expect Anthony Volpe to be back in April.”
The update gives fans both optimism and concern. Without Cole and Rodon, the Yankees’ rotation will be weak early in the year. Cole, still working from Tommy John surgery, is expected to miss at least the first two months of the season. Rodon, who is recovering from a shoulder setback, should be back early, but the Yankees will once again rely on Fried to anchor the bullpen until the bullpen stabilizes. Ljuga delivered an outstanding debut season with the Yankees in 2025, finishing 19-5 with a 2.86 ERA and 189 strikeouts in 32 appearances while winning his fourth Gold Glove award.
Volpe’s absence creates another challenge. The young shortstop’s recovery from shoulder surgery likely leaves a hole in the infield forcing Cashman to look at internal options or a veteran for a stop before the opening. Names like Jazz Chisholm Jr. or Oswald Peraza could see bigger opportunities if no external move is made.
While the timelines answer key questions, they also highlight how much pressure the opening months could put on the roster. The opening window of 2026 may dictate how competitive the club remains in the loaded American League East. If the Yankees manage the turbulence until their rotation and pitching stabilize, they could enter the summer as one of the league’s most dangerous teams.
2025-12-08 23:40:00
