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Yankees Keep Shortstop Decision Open as Volpe Limited to Bench

Boone declined to name a starter at short with José Caballero making a fifth straight start as tests remain pending on Volpe’s shoulder.

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BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 14: José Caballero #72 of the New York Yankees flips his bat after striking out during the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 14, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
New York Yankees' Anthony Volpe reacts after his bunt pops out during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Overview

  • Anthony Volpe was available off the bench Sunday after a cortisone shot for a partially torn left-shoulder labrum first reported in May.
  • Aaron Boone started José Caballero at shortstop for the fifth straight game and said he will do what is best day to day rather than commit to a set choice.
  • GM Brian Cashman reiterated that the club still believes in Volpe as its shortstop beyond this season despite what he called a tough stretch.
  • Cashman said more testing is forthcoming, with no injured list stint or surgery recommended at present, though an offseason procedure is not ruled out.
  • Volpe has struggled to a .661 OPS with 19 errors and -9 Outs Above Average, while Caballero has produced a .263/.358/.439 line in 68 plate appearances and leads MLB in steals.