The New York Yankees are gearing up for the 2026 season, but they may have to do so without Anthony Volpe right at the outset. Just a day after The Post broke the news about Volpe’s shoulder surgery, Yankees manager Aaron Boone shared insight into the anticipated recovery timeline for the shortstop, hinting at a delayed start to his season.

During the Yankees’ end-of-season press conference, Boone addressed Volpe’s readiness, acknowledging the setback. “He’s probably a bit behind schedule,” Boone remarked when questioned about Volpe’s prospects for spring training. The shortstop recently underwent an arthroscopic labral repair on his left shoulder, an injury he sustained back in May.

Boone laid out the roadmap for Volpe’s recovery, noting that it would be about four months before Volpe could begin hitting again. “The plan is for him to start swinging in four months,” Boone explained. “He won’t be able to dive or put pressure on it until six months have passed. We’ll have a clearer picture as we reach the three to four-month mark, which could either accelerate or slow down the timeline. For now, we’re looking at four months before he swings a bat again.”

Boone speculated that Volpe might either miss the start of the season or commence a rehab assignment just as the season kicks off. He emphasized that the team would have a better understanding of Volpe’s progress as his shoulder continues to heal.

Boone said that Volpe had an arthroscopic labral repair to his left shoulder after suffering the injury in May.

Volpe battled through the injury, though his play suffered both at the plate and in the field.

He ultimately sat out for a six-day stretch in September before returning to the lineup ahead of the postseason.

Volpe went 1-for-15 with 11 strikeouts in the Yankees’ four-game ALDS loss to the Blue Jays.