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Insider Signals Yankees Lean Toward Anthony Volpe at Shortstop

Aaron Boone disclosed that José Caballero has played for months with a finger problem.

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BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 18: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees throws to first base to retire Gunnar Henderson #2 of the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 18, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Brendan Kuty of The Athletic suggested Volpe may be penciled in as the Yankees’ postseason starter at shortstop, according to Newsweek.
  • Boone said Caballero’s finger injury has flared on swings for the last couple of months, though he has stayed in the lineup.
  • Since joining New York, Caballero has produced a .274/.327/.479 line with three home runs and 14 steals in 36 starts while providing steadier defense.
  • Volpe has played through a left-shoulder labrum tear treated with cortisone and is at .211/.279/.397 with an American League–high error total at shortstop.
  • The Yankees hold the top AL wild-card spot with six games remaining, putting late-September lineups under postseason scrutiny.