Yankees Balance Rehab Returns, Hot Streak

0:00It's May 2nd. You're listening to MLB News today, AI-powered baseball coverage. I'm Cory with the story. Anthony Volpe's rehab is going smooth. Batting 303 in 10 minor league games with a Homer and three RBI's, but the Yankees aren't rushing. Him back to shortstop just yet. Jose Caballero has been killing it, starting 31 of the first 32 games, hitting 274 with 4 homers, 12 RBI's, and 12 steals. Manager Aaron Boone says they'll keep Volpe at AA, Somerset through Sunday, the max 20 days on his injury rehab. Caballero smashed a go-ahead Homer Friday against Baltimore, and he's batting 338 over his last 18 games. Last year, Volpe hit 212 with 19 homers, but led short stops in errors. Boone wants Volpe set up for success without messing with the team's hot start, calling Caballero a key piece. Optioning Volpe after Sunday could push back his free agency a year, till after 2029.

1:02Meanwhile, Carlos Rodón struck out 8-5 in a third innings Thursday, eyeing a Yankees debut after one more AAA start Tuesday. Jassin Dominguez's elbow scan came back clean after taking a fastball Wednesday, and he's already improving. Giancarlo Stanton's close to hitting, but not running yet from his cap strain, while Randall Gritchock opted for free agency over the minors. Yankees stay flexible up the middle, balancing rehab returns with what's working now on the field.