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Reports Signal Anthony Volpe’s Midweek Return to Yankees as Shortstop Decision Nears

His comeback creates a real choice for Aaron Boone between José Caballero’s surge and the team’s plan for Volpe.

Overview

  • Multiple reports on Sunday indicated Anthony Volpe is expected back Wednesday or Thursday after a Triple-A rehab stint.
  • Volpe logged six hits in 22 at-bats on assignment with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following offseason labrum surgery.
  • The Yankees enter the week on an eight-game win streak at 18-9, raising questions about tinkering with a winning lineup.
  • José Caballero has heated up with a .377 average and three homers over his last 55 plate appearances, putting pressure on the shortstop call.
  • Social media reaction ranged from calls to keep Caballero at short to worries Volpe could face boos if he starts slow, with some expecting his return for the Rangers finale or Orioles opener.