Jose Caballero Is Going To Be New York's Starting Shortstop Instead Of Anthony Volpe Because Anthony Volpe Was Sent To Scranton / Wilkies -Barre

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.

In 2026 season Anthony Volpe has yet to get in the batters box or infield for New York the team that wears the pinstripes because he has been recovering rehabbing from labrum surgery with Somerset Patriots.

On Sunday manager Aaron Boone announced it would continue to be that way because Anthony Volpe was sent to Triple A Scranton/ Wilkies -Barre because Caballero’s defense] has been arguably as good as anyone in the league. That’s what I’m watching,” Boone said. “ … 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 Ladson MLB article https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/anthony-volpe-optioned-to-triple-a-after-ending-rehab

How steady? 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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