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Caballero Starts Sixth Straight at Shortstop as Yankees Keep Decision Day-to-Day

With Anthony Volpe cleared after a cortisone shot for a partial labrum tear, the Yankees are prioritizing current performance at shortstop.

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

  • Manager Aaron Boone said shortstop starts will be decided "day to day" and reiterated he will "do what's best every day" as José Caballero remained in the lineup Monday in Minnesota.
  • Volpe was available as a "full player" after treatment for a partially torn left-shoulder labrum sustained May 3, but he did not start and has struggled to a .206/.268/.393 line with an AL-high 19 errors.
  • Since the trade deadline, Caballero has surged, entering Monday at .314/.379/.569 in 16 starts since Aug. 9 and leading the league with 46 steals, with recent highlights including a Fenway Park homer and a run-saving play.
  • GM Brian Cashman voiced continued confidence in Volpe’s long-term outlook while noting further testing is planned and that no surgery is recommended now, though an offseason procedure is not ruled out.
  • Outside commentary has intensified on whether Volpe could lose playing time or postseason status, but those scenarios remain speculative as the Yankees evaluate the position daily.