Yankees give Jose Caballero start at shortstop in win over A’s
The New York Yankees started José Caballero at shortstop in their 8-2 victory over the Athletics. This marked Caballero's return to the position after a few days, while Anthony Volpe took a seat on the bench. Manager Aaron Boone expressed confidence in both players and emphasized the need for flexibility in the lineup.
- ▪José Caballero went 2-for-4 with a run scored in the Yankees' win against the Athletics.
- ▪Anthony Volpe was benched for the game, having previously started at shortstop in the series against the Royals.
- ▪Manager Aaron Boone stated that he makes daily decisions on the lineup based on the opposing pitchers and the team's needs.
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MLB New York Yankees Yankees give Jose Caballero start at shortstop in win over A’s By Greg Joyce Published May 30, 2026, 4:32 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Yankees spun their daily shortstop roulette wheel Friday and for the first time since Sunday, it came up on José Caballero. After Anthony Volpe started at shortstop for all three games of the Yankees’ series against the Royals in Kansas City — with Caballero starting one of those games at third base and the other in left field — Caballero returned to short Friday to open a series against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Caballero went 2-for-4 with a run scored in the Yankees’ 8-2 win.
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