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Yankees Go Day-to-Day at Shortstop as Caballero Starts Over Struggling Volpe

A prolonged slump, with a reported shoulder cortisone shot, has pushed Aaron Boone to prioritize present form.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 30: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees looks on against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on August 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees in action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 06, 2025 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 3-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Manager Aaron Boone benched Anthony Volpe against the Tigers and said the shortstop job will be decided on a day-to-day basis.
  • Volpe is batting .206 with a .268 on-base percentage, 19 home runs and 70 RBIs, has 140 strikeouts, and leads the AL with 19 errors alongside a -8 Outs Above Average.
  • Trade-deadline addition Jose Caballero started at short, bringing a major-league-leading 43 steals, a .765 OPS with New York, and steadier defense.
  • Boone acknowledged Volpe’s early-season shoulder issue may have affected him early, and Joel Sherman reported the shortstop recently received a cortisone shot after spring tests showed no structural damage.
  • Volpe drew heightened attention after appearing at a charity gala with Elle Jowett, as team evaluations continue with some outlets reporting he could lose more October playing time.