Yankees reportedly recalling SS Anthony Volpe, placing José Caballero on IL with finger injury

The New York Yankees are recalling Anthony Volpe from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, accordingto multiplereports Tuesday. The Yankees are bringing the 25-year-old Volpe — who started at least 147 games at shortstop for them each of the past three seasons — back up to the majors and, per ESPN’s Jorge Castillo, placing José Caballero on the injured list with a finger injury.

Caballero, whom New York acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays at last year’s trade deadline, is slashing .259/.320/.400 with four home runs and 13 RBI this season. He hurt his middle finger while diving back to first base in the ninth inning of a defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. On Monday, before the Yankees’ series-opening loss to the Baltimore Orioles, he told reporters that “it just doesn’t feel great” when tries to throw, and that he was going to get an MRI, according to MLB.com.

The reports of his impending IL designation and Volpe’s call-up arrive nine days after the Yankees optioned Volpe to the minors. At the time, Volpe’s 20-day rehab window was over, meaning New York had to either option him or active him onto the big-league roster. The Yankees opted for the former, sticking with Caballero as the club’s starting shortstop.