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Yankees Keep Both Shortstops Active After Caballero Returns

Aaron Boone will pick the starting shortstop each night, signaling the team plans to preserve roster flexibility by preparing Anthony Volpe to take reps at second base.

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May 21, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) throws past Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela (59) to complete a double play in the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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May 21, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) strikes out to end the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Overview

  • José Caballero was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday after a fractured right middle finger and started at shortstop for the Yankees.
  • Anthony Volpe remains on New York’s 26-man roster after being recalled from Triple-A and made eight starts at short while Caballero was out.
  • Boone said he will decide the shortstop spot night to night and confirmed Volpe will begin taking drills at second base on days he is not at shortstop.
  • The Yankees optioned rookie outfielder Spencer Jones to open roster space and keep both infielders available for daily lineup choices.
  • Keeping Volpe in the big leagues preserves the team’s flexibility to use the two-versatile infielders for matchups and manages Volpe’s service-time and development while Caballero’s early-season production continues.