Overview
- Cole, rehabbing from March 2025 Tommy John surgery, has been ruled out for Opening Day with a tentative late May or early June return goal.
- Cashman said the rotation needs protection and noted ongoing talks for more starters after the club added swingman Ryan Yarbrough.
- Carlos Rodón, coming off elbow surgery to remove a loose body and shave bone spurs, is tracking for a late April or early May debut and will resume throwing this month.
- Shortstop Anthony Volpe, recovering from surgery to repair a partially torn left shoulder labrum, is not expected to return in April.
- Clarke Schmidt remains sidelined until at least midseason following elbow surgery, further thinning the early-season pitching depth.