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George Lombard Jr. Next in Line for Starting Shortstop Job in the Bronx?
New York Yankees top prospect George Lombard Jr. could be in the mix to make his MLB debut much sooner than anticipated. With the team's current shortstop, Jose Caballero, on the injured list and the replacement option, Anthony Volpe struggling to make much of an impact, the Yankees could fast-track their top prospect to fill the role on the MLB roster. Lombard opened the 2026 campaign at Double-A Somerset but needed just another 20 games at the level to prove he was ready to join Triple-A. With Double-A, Lombard posted a strong .971 OPS with four home runs and four stolen bases over this short stint. However, since moving up to Triple-A, Lombard has seen his production decline, posting a .146 AVG with no extra-base hits (12 games). Despite this, he has shown a strong eye, drawing 16 walks compared to nine strikeouts. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Lombard's bat. Once he finds his footing against the top pitching in the minors, it may not take long for the Yankees to call his name, especially if Caballero's injury begins to linger.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Jose Caballero Will Reclaim Shortstop Job in Bronx When he's Healthy
New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero (finger) went on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a fractured middle finger, but MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that he will reclaim the starting shortstop job from Anthony Volpe when he's fully healthy. "He's played as well as anyone out there," manager Aaron Boone said. "So that would be my expectation." Despite dealing with a fractured finger, Boone said the hope is that the speedy Caballero will spend the minimum of 10 days on the IL. "It just depends how he heals up over the next few days. He's got a small fracture in there, but the tendon and ligaments are all good. So we don't think it's going to be long," Boone said. The news makes Volpe less attractive as a waiver-wire pickup in fantasy leagues, even though he's expected to play regularly at the 6 with Caballero sidelined. The 29-year-old Caballero should be held in fantasy leagues where he's rostered after slashing .259/.320/.400 with seven doubles, four homers, 13 RBI, and 13 steals in 41 games. He leads all big-league shortstops with nine defensive runs saved and is mostly useful for his high-end speed in fantasy.
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
Jose Caballero has Fractured Finger
Updating a previous report, the New York Yankees placed infielder/outfielder Jose Caballero (finger) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right middle-finger fracture. Caballero suffered a fractured finger when he dove back to first base in Sunday's loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, and now he will likely miss at least several weeks. The 29-year-old speedster had been serving as the team's starting shortstop since Opening Day, but now Anthony Volpe is back from the minors to fill that role in the Bronx. The earliest that Caballero can return from the IL will be on May 21. It's unclear as of now if Caballero will return to starting duties at the 6 for the Yanks when his finger is all healed up. Through 41 games before fracturing his finger, Caballero slashed .259/.320/.400 with a .720 OPS, four home runs, 13 RBI, 13 stolen bases, and 18 runs scored across 147 plate appearances. The native of Panama is currently rostered in 77% of Yahoo leagues and is mostly useful in fantasy leagues for his speed on the basepaths.
Source: Yankees PR Department
Source: Yankees PR Department
Jose Caballero Going on Injured List With Finger Injury
New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero (finger) is going on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a finger injury, a source told Jorge Castillo of ESPN. In a corresponding move, shortstop Anthony Volpe was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. It's unclear exactly what Caballero is dealing with after he injured his right middle finger while diving back to first base in Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. For the time being, Volpe will take over everyday duties at the 6 in the Bronx, making him worth a look off the waiver wire. The 29-year-old Caballero could return to starting shortstop duties for the Yankees when he's recovered from his finger injury, but it could depend on how well Volpe is playing. The former seventh-round pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2017 out of Chipola College is primarily useful in fantasy for his positional eligibility and speed on the basepaths. Caballero is currently slashing .259/.320/.400 with a .720 OPS, four homers, 13 RBI, 13 steals, and 18 runs scored through 135 at-bats in 2026.
Source: ESPN.com - Jorge Castillo
Source: ESPN.com - Jorge Castillo
Anthony Volpe Worth a Look on the Waiver Wire in his Return to Yankees
The New York Yankees are calling up shortstop Anthony Volpe on Tuesday from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, sources told MLB reporter Francys Romero. Volpe will rejoin the major-league squad with infielder Jose Caballero (finger) going on the injured list. The 25-year-old former first-rounder got a late start to the 2026 season after having left-shoulder surgery in the offseason. He has played in 18 games in the minors this year with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Double-A Somerset, going 15-for-68 (.221) with a homer, eight RBI, 11 runs scored, and four stolen bases across 76 plate appearances. Fantasy managers with a need in the middle infield should consider adding Volpe, who is rostered in just 5% of Yahoo leagues, off the waiver wire now that he'll be New York's starting shortstop going forward. Depending on how Volpe is playing when Caballero is ready to return from his finger injury, he could stick around at the 6 in the Bronx. Volpe has hit just .222 in his three years in the big leagues with the Yanks, but he's also added 52 homers, 192 RBI, and 70 stolen bases in 472 games played.
Source: Francys Romero
Source: Francys Romero
Jose Caballero Going for MRI Exam on Injured Finger
New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero (finger) injured his right middle finger while diving back into first base in the ninth inning of Sunday's series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to Greg Joyce of the New York Post. He is undergoing an MRI exam on Monday to figure out what he's dealing with, which is why he's not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener versus the division-rival Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. For what it's worth, Caballero doesn't think anything is broken. If the 29-year-old's injury requires a stint on the injured list, the Yankees will most likely recall Anthony Volpe from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to take over everyday duties at the 6 in the Bronx. Max Schuemann will start at short and bat ninth on Monday against Orioles right-hander Brandon Young. Caballero is mostly useful for his speed (13 stolen bases) and positional versatility (he's eligible at short, second, third, and outfield in Yahoo leagues) in fantasy baseball. Going into Monday's slate, Caballero is hitting .259 (35-for-135) with four homers, 13 RBI, and 18 runs scored. Consider him day-to-day for now.
Source: New York Post - Greg Joyce
Source: New York Post - Greg Joyce
