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Boone Keeps Yankees Shortstop Decision Day-to-Day as Volpe Remains Limited and Caballero Starts

Cashman reiterates long-term faith in Volpe pending further evaluation of his torn shoulder.

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 14: José Caballero #72 of the New York Yankees flips his bat after striking out during the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 14, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 06: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees in action during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 6, 2025 in New York, New York.

Overview

  • Anthony Volpe was available off the bench Sunday after a cortisone shot for a partially torn left labrum identified in May.
  • Aaron Boone declined to name a primary shortstop and said he will “do what’s best every day,” with José Caballero starting for the fifth straight game.
  • Caballero has delivered strong two-way play for New York since the trade deadline, including a .263/.358/.439 line in 68 plate appearances and an MLB-leading stolen base total.
  • Volpe’s 2025 slump includes a .661 OPS and 19 errors, the most in the American League, with his defensive metrics falling sharply from prior seasons.
  • Brian Cashman said the shoulder could be impacting Volpe’s performance and noted no injured list or surgery is recommended now, though offseason surgery is not ruled out pending further tests.