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Yankees Stick With Volpe at Shortstop After Caballero’s Hot Start

Caballero’s speed, defense, versatility keep him in the lineup at multiple spots.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 20: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees fields a ground ball in the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on August 20, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 01: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees looks on in the fifth inning of the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on August 01, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
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8/20/25

Overview

  • The Athletic, as cited by Newsweek, reports the Yankees will not bench Anthony Volpe and remain committed to him as their shortstop.
  • Volpe is hitting .215/.283/.413 and currently leads the American League in errors, heightening scrutiny of his play.
  • Jose Caballero has started fast with New York, batting .333 with five steals in his first 10 games and hitting two home runs in Tuesday’s win over the Rays.
  • Caballero offers multi-position coverage at shortstop, third, second and the outfield, with Baseball Savant placing him in the 90th percentile for Range and the 73rd percentile for Fielding Run Value.
  • Reporters note Caballero’s emergence could mean occasional rest days for Volpe as the Yankees manage late-season lineups.