Yankees try something new with Anthony Volpe-José Caballero lineup decision
The New York Yankees made a lineup change by featuring Anthony Volpe and José Caballero together for the first time this season. Volpe started at shortstop while Caballero moved to third base to provide a right-handed presence against Royals pitcher Michael Wacha. Manager Aaron Boone expressed confidence in this decision, aiming to enhance the team's performance against tougher matchups.
- ▪Anthony Volpe and José Caballero were in the same lineup for the first time this season.
- ▪Volpe started at shortstop while Caballero moved to third base against Royals pitcher Michael Wacha.
- ▪Manager Aaron Boone wanted to add a right-handed bat to the lineup due to Wacha's reverse splits against left-handed hitters.
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MLB New York Yankees Yankees try something new with Anthony Volpe-José Caballero lineup decision By Greg Joyce Published May 25, 2026, 3:56 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google KANSAS CITY – For the first time this season, Anthony Volpe and José Caballero were in the same lineup on Monday afternoon. Volpe started at shortstop while Caballero slid over to third base as the Yankees faced Royals right-hander Michael Wacha, who has reverse splits, at Kauffman Stadium. Caballero had started all 41 of his games this season at shortstop before moving off the position Monday. Aaron Boone wanted to get an extra righty bat in the lineup against Wacha, who has been tougher on left-handed hitters, which meant Ryan McMahon was relegated to the bench.
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