The New York Yankees barely wrapped up their 2025 campaign before the bad news started to roll in. Two of their key players — shortstop Anthony Volpe and left-hander Carlos Rodon — are now expected to miss the start of the 2026 season following offseason surgeries.

General manager Brian Cashman confirmed both procedures during Thursday’s end-of-season press conference, delivering a blow that will reshape the team’s opening roster. Volpe underwent surgery to repair a partially torn labrum in his throwing shoulder, while Rodon had loose bodies removed from his left elbow and a bone spur shaved down.

Volpe’s injury adds uncertainty to the infield

Volpe’s recovery timeline stretches into the early months of the regular season, leaving a major hole in the infield. Cashman acknowledged how si

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