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Yankees Sit Volpe Again as Cortisone-Treated Shoulder Puts Shortstop Role in Flux

Boone has moved the shortstop call to day-to-day, elevating José Caballero during a tight playoff push.

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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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Aug 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the seventh inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Anthony Volpe was held out of the lineup for a second straight game after receiving a cortisone injection in his left (non-throwing) shoulder stemming from a May 3 dive.
  • Aaron Boone said shortstop will be handled day to day and he stopped short of blaming the shoulder for Volpe’s struggles.
  • Volpe is batting .206 with a .268 OBP and a .661 OPS, and he leads the American League with 19 errors as advanced defensive metrics have turned negative.
  • His production before the May 3 shoulder issue (.233/.326/.442) contrasts with his line since then (.197/.248/.378), highlighting the season-long slide.
  • José Caballero has started in Volpe’s place, bringing steadier defense and 43 steals, and multiple reports suggest he could claim more October starts if Volpe does not rebound.