Why Jose Caballero Should Remain New York's Starting Shortstop Once Anthony Volpe Returns

Anthony Volpe tore his labrum in his left shoulder that required surgery in October 2025.

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Anthony Volpe was told that he is ready to play in MLB Anthony Volpe is going to continue to play with Double A Somerset this weekend then New York the team that wears the pinstripes will re evaluate their plans following Sunday because manager Aaron Boone doesn’t want to rush Anthony Volpe.

Why should he?

In 2025 season Anthony Volpe who is shortstop for New York the team that wears the pinstripes tied the American League lead for errors with 19 where fans, spectators saw significant defensive regression marked by high error counts including a 12th error on July 31 leading or tying for the top spot among shortstops.

With Anthony Volpe recovering, rehabbing from shoulder surgery so far in 2026 season Jose Caballero has been playing shortstop for New York the team that wears the pinstripes has played in 31 games , had 109 at bats contributing offensively 13 runs, 29 hits , 4 home runs, 12 runs batted in , 4 walks, 12 stolen bases while Jose Caballero only has 3 errors so far on the season.

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Manager Aaron Boone shared his thoughts on Jose Caballero saying Caby is obviously playing well for us. I want it to be a situation where we are giving Anthony every chance to be successful and also taking note of what’s going on with our club, as well.

Caballero’s defense] has been arguably as good as anyone in the league. That’s what I’m watching,”He has been really steady. You go back to this road trip, the Boston series, there were four plays in that series that didn’t necessarily have that flash to it, but if you take another look at [them], you say, ‘Another good play.’ He has played really well out there and has been an important part of us winning games here early in the season.”

According to Bill Lasen MLB article https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/anthony-volpe-nearing-return-from-left-shoulder-surgery