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Yankees Juggle Shortstop Role as Volpe Returns, Caballero Stays in Mix

Boone opts for a day-to-day shortstop plan following Volpe’s cortisone return.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 16: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees rounds third base en route to scoring against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning at Target Field on September 16, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Thursday’s card features both players, with Anthony Volpe starting at shortstop and José Caballero moving to third as New York tailors the lineup to Baltimore lefty Cade Povich.
  • Volpe rejoined the lineup Tuesday after a cortisone shot in his left shoulder and went 2-for-4 with an opposite-field double, drawing notice for visibly tweaked swing mechanics.
  • Aaron Boone praised Volpe’s reset and said Caballero is not an every-day option as he manages workload and injuries, signaling no permanent decision before October.
  • Usage has shifted game to game, with Caballero outproducing Volpe since Aug. 1 (.270, .848 OPS vs. .185, .567 OPS) as the Yankees balance defense, health and offense.
  • GM Brian Cashman acknowledged disappointment in Volpe’s season but expressed long-term belief, while outside reports float Bo Bichette as a potential offseason target if the position is addressed.