Yankees’ short-term shortstop plan obvious — the long game is another story
The New York Yankees are facing a decision regarding their shortstop position as José Caballero returns from injury. Anthony Volpe has shown potential but lacks the consistency needed to reclaim the starting role. Currently, Caballero's defensive performance and recent success make him the clear choice for the position.
- ▪José Caballero is expected to return from the injured list soon.
- ▪Anthony Volpe has had a good week but has struggled with consistency in the past.
- ▪Caballero leads the league in defensive runs saved despite his recent absence.
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New York Yankees Joel Sherman Yankees’ short-term shortstop plan obvious — the long game is another story By Joel Sherman Published May 20, 2026, 8:39 p.m. ET José Caballero celebrates after hitting an RBI double scoring Austin Wells in the sixth inning of the Yankees' blowout win over the Orioles on May 4, 2026 at the Stadium. Corey Sipkin for New York Post José Caballero should not lose the shortstop job he recently won. Anthony Volpe has had a good week while Caballero has been healing from a right middle finger fracture. But Volpe has had a good week before. He had good weeks (plural) in his three-year run as the starting Yankees shortstop. What he has lacked is consistency, mainly offensively, but last year, in particular, defensively as well.
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