Anthony Volpe hits back at rumors of Yankees position switch drama
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied reports that he refused to play second base while in Triple-A, calling the claims "BS" and emphasizing his willingness to do whatever the team needed to win.
- Volpe explained that the Yankees only discussed playing other positions with him late in the season, after José Caballero was returning from injury, and that he had primarily played shortstop during his rehab and Triple-A stint.
- Both Yankees GM Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone defended Volpe's character and team-first attitude, stating there was no resistance from Volpe regarding position changes and praising his toughness and work ethic.
- Volpe has experienced defensive ups and downs this season, partly due to decreased arm strength following offseason shoulder surgery, while Caballero has graded better defensively but also faced challenges.
- Offensively, Volpe has improved his on-base percentage but has a lower OPS than Caballero, with Boone noting the healthy competition between the two players at shortstop.
