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Yankees Consider Shortstop Shift as Postseason Nears, With Volpe Under Scrutiny

Boone signals increased shortstop reps for José Caballero despite public backing of Anthony Volpe.

DETROIT, MI - JULY 25: Gleyber Torres #25 of the Detroit Tigers looks on from the dugout prior to the start of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park on July 25, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. The Blue Jays defeated the Tigers 6-2. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 23: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees is congratulated by manager Aaron Boone after Volpe drove in the game winning run with a sacrifice fly against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on May 23, 2023 in Bronx borough of New York City. The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 in 10 innings.
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Overview

  • Anthony Volpe’s season has cratered to a .207/.269/.396 line with 19 home runs, 70 RBIs and an AL-leading 19 errors, alongside an 82 wRC+, 0.8 WAR and -8 Outs Above Average.
  • Aaron Boone said on Talkin’ Yanks he has considered starting Caballero at shortstop, expects to give him starts in the current stretch, and expressed confidence Caballero can handle any situation.
  • New York Post columnist Joel Sherman predicts the Yankees will bench Volpe for Caballero in October, pointing to steadier defense and prior postseason switches at other positions.
  • ESPN’s Buster Olney reported that rival executives believe New York could explore trading Volpe this offseason, though there is no indication of an imminent move.
  • Derek Jeter and CC Sabathia urged patience and consistency for the 24-year-old, even as Boone balances development with playoff-focused lineup decisions.