Yankees option Volpe to minors with Caballero shining at shortstop
New York Daily News • • sports
Key Points:
- The Yankees have opted to send Anthony Volpe to Triple-A rather than activate him from his shoulder surgery rehab, signaling a shift from their previous confidence in him as their starting shortstop.
- José Caballero has seized the shortstop role with strong defensive and offensive performances, leading all shortstops in Defensive Runs Saved and contributing significantly to the Yankees' early-season success.
- Volpe struggled offensively during his rehab assignment and has a history of below-average hitting and defensive issues, prompting the Yankees to explore other options and possibly consider positional versatility for him.
- The decision to keep Volpe in the minors may delay his free agency eligibility, though the Yankees emphasize competition and performance over service time manipulation this season.
- The Yankees are adopting a more urgent and competitive approach this season, demonstrated by roster moves involving multiple players and promoting top prospects like George Lombard Jr., reflecting depth and real competition for roles.
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