Yankees Recall Volpe After Caballero to IL

The New York Yankees recalled shortstop Anthony Volpe from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday after placing José Caballero on the 10-day injured list with a fractured right middle finger. The injury occurred Sunday during a 4-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers when Caballero dove back into first base on a pickoff attempt.

Caballero, acquired from Tampa Bay last July, had seized the starting shortstop role with a .259 batting average, four home runs, 13 RBIs and 13 stolen bases through 39 games this season. His elite defense and speed had earned him everyday duties at the position. An MRI on Monday confirmed the fracture, sidelining him with an expected return around May 21 or 22. Caballero, wearing only a compression bandage, told reporters he plans a quick recovery. "10 days, that's the max I'm taking," he said. He intends to field during his stint but avoid throwing or hitting for five to seven days.

The move reverses a decision made just a week earlier. Volpe, 25, completed a 20-day minor-league rehabilitation assignment on April 14 following October surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Rather than activating him, the Yankees optioned him to Triple-A...