Anthony Volpe, recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, hit a home run in his first game with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The New York Yankees shortstop went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in the RailRiders' 7-1 victory over Rochester. Volpe's rehab assignment moved up from Double-A Somerset on Tuesday.
Volpe entered the game after posting a 4-for-11 line over four games with Double-A Somerset. Officials expect him to accumulate 55 plate appearances while playing shortstop regularly before rejoining the major-league Yankees roster. The surgery addressed an issue in his left shoulder from the offseason, and this performance marks progress in his recovery. Jasson Domínguez, another prominent Yankees prospect starting the season in Triple-A, also homered in the contest. His sixth-inning shot followed Volpe's, marking his second straight home run, and he added two doubles to the effort. The RailRiders secured a convincing 7-1 win, highlighting strong offensive contributions from their top minor-league talent.