Volpe brought back by Yankees after Caballero goes on injured list with broken finger

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The New York Yankees recalled Anthony Volpe from the minors after José Caballero was placed on the injured list due to a broken finger. Volpe's return comes amid a four-game losing streak for the team.

Key points

Anthony Volpe recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
José Caballero placed on 10-day injured list
Volpe had surgery for a torn labrum in October 2023
Caballero injured while diving back to first base
Volpe's minor league stats include a .221 average

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BALTIMORE (AP) — Anthony Volpe's demotion to the minor leagues lasted just a week, and the shortstop rejoined the New York Yankees on Tuesday after José Caballero was diagnosed with a broken right middle finger. In the midst of a four-game losing streak, New York recalled Volpe from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre before Tuesday night's game at the Baltimore Orioles and placed Caballero on the 10-day injured list. Volpe, a Gold Glove winner as a rookie in 2023, had surgery Oct. 14 to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. He began a 20-day minor league injury rehabilitation assigning on April 14 and was optioned to the RailRiders on May 3 — day 20 — after hitting .250 (11 for 44) with one homer and six RBIs in 13 minor league games. He hit. 167 (4 for 25) with two doubles and two RBIs in five games with Scranton, leaving his overall minor league stats this year at .221 with one homer and eight RBIs in 18 games. Volpe was expected to arrive at Camden Yards just before gametime and Max Schuemann started his second consecutive game at shortstop. Because his optional assignment at Scranton was less than 20 days, he will be credited with major league service during that time period and he remains on track to be eligible for free agency after the 2028 World Series. Volpe, 25, was New York’s starting shortstop from 2023-25 but struggled at the plate, hitting .222 with 52 homers, 192 RBIs and 70 stolen bases over three seasons. His .212 average last year was 144th among 145 qualifiers, his play hampered after he hurt his hurt his left shoulder on May 3. t by 's during the ninth inning of , even though he was wearing a sliding mitt. He pinch ran in the ninth inning Monday night and was throwing out attempting to steal second for the final out in the Yankees' 3-2 defeat to the Orioles. Plate umpire Nic Lentz called Caballero safe but was reversed in a video review as a Yankees' loss ended with a caught stealing for the first time since against the on Aug. 9, 2011. Acquired from Tampa Bay last July 31, the 29-year-old Caballero started 39 games at shortstop and is hitting .249 with four homers, 13 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. \\_ AP MLB:

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Why was Anthony Volpe recalled by the Yankees?

Anthony Volpe was recalled due to José Caballero being placed on the injured list with a broken right middle finger.

What injury did José Caballero sustain?

José Caballero sustained a broken right middle finger while diving back to first base during a game.

What are Anthony Volpe's performance stats in the minor leagues this year?

In the minor leagues this year, Anthony Volpe has a batting average of .221 with one homer and eight RBIs in 18 games.

Volpe brought back by Yankees after Caballero goes on injured list with broken finger

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