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Yankees Eye Caballero at Shortstop With Volpe Out Following Shoulder Surgery

With roughly $70 million of room before the $300 million tax line, New York is expected to spread resources across other needs rather than chase Bo Bichette.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays is tagged out at the plate by Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees ending the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium on September 06, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - OCTOBER 05: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees warms up before game two against the Toronto Blue Jays of the American League or National League Division Series at Rogers Centre on October 05, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Manager Aaron Boone said Anthony Volpe will not hit for about four months and may need six months before full defensive activity, putting him on track for a potential rehab assignment when the season begins.
  • José Caballero is expected to handle Opening Day shortstop duties, following a strong finish in New York that included a league-leading stolen base total and an .828 OPS.
  • Team insiders, including The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner, indicate the Yankees are unlikely to pursue a top‑market shortstop such as Bo Bichette despite Volpe’s absence.
  • Bichette offers premium offense (.311/.357/.483 in 2025) but rated poorly on defense (-12 defensive runs saved and -13 outs above average), complicating his fit with the Yankees’ defensive priorities.
  • Orthopedic analysis suggests Volpe’s cortisone-driven performance spikes and offseason decision for labrum surgery point to a significant shoulder issue that likely affected his 2025 decline.