Summary
The New York Yankees are starting the 2026 baseball season without some key players due to injuries. Pitchers Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón, and Clarke Schmidt, along with shortstop Anthony Volpe, will not be available at the beginning of the season. They are expected to return later in the season, with some coming back around April or May.
Key Facts
- The New York Yankees will miss key players at the start of the 2026 season due to injuries.
- Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón, and Clarke Schmidt, who are pitchers, will be unavailable initially.
- Anthony Volpe, the team's shortstop, will also miss the beginning of the season.
- Carlos Rodón is expected to return in late April or May.
- Gerrit Cole is targeted to return in either May or June.
- Anthony Volpe is not expected to play in April.
- The Yankees may consider signing new players during the off-season to fill these gaps.
