Anthony VolpeThe overwhelmed season made shortstop a Bronx controversy, which attracted more attention this week when Volpe was found to fall sharply.
Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman pointed out Volpe’sTough stretch“And saidThis is not the season we expect, or he expects. “That is, Cashman made a vote of confidence in Volpe, saying that the 2025 season”It will not change our perception of his abilities.”He is still the Yankees’ choice in shortstop.
“He is someone we can rely on, we believe…. I think he is a very talented person and I think he has the opportunity to have a positive impact, obviously,” Cashman said.
Volpe hit much better in his first 135 set appearance before the season’s injury (.239/.333/.453), so his Labrum Tear may have blocked a potential breakthrough year. Still, Volpe’s all-season figures aren’t far from the .228/.288/.373 Slash series he released 1290 PAs in his first two major league seasons, so it’s not a new issue for the 24-year-old.
He has been following huge expectations since Volpe became one of the highest prospects for baseball, with the Yankees deciding to debut his decision as their opening day shortstop in 2023. Although the team itself has quickly downplayed the “next step” Derek JeterThe Yankees immediately included Volpe in their everyday role in contrast to the club’s fewer use in recent years. If anything, Volpe’s critics would certainly say that Cashman’s critics would think that Volpe’s continued confidence is part of the problem and is part of the Yankees and can be more open, which is more open and can open the door.
Despite some pretty straight-forward criticisms of other New York players in the past, it makes sense for GM to continue his public support for Volpe, and there is no reason to suspect that the Yankees didn’t see Volpe’s tough year as a byproduct of his shoulder injury. Since Volpe only qualifies for arbitration in this upcoming offseason, his remaining three years of very cheap team control make him an interesting asset in a team with big salaries and huge luxury taxes. Volpe can become healthy and explode, if in Cashman’s words.A regular shortstop with above average quality in the game,” said the Yankees’ major improvement in every aspect.
Still, finding another cheap shortstop candidate might change the equation and might have found one such player Jose Caballero. Caballero got from the trade deadline rays and reached .263/.358/.439 in PinStripes in 68 PA, his best offensive in three MLB seasons. The Treasures are still in the two corners, with second and third bases throwing in, but as Volpe’s missed time increases, Caballero’s most of the time is in shortstop.
Volpe has received a shot of cocoaster on his shoulder since Tuesday, paving the way for Caballero to step onto regular shortstop work. Boone told Castillo and the companyLet’s take a lookRegarding who plays shortstop when preparing to return, this hints that the Yankees may be considering a timeshare at that location.
The long-term problem of Volpe’s health is also a lingering problem. Cashman said once Volpe gets more tests, he will know more, while GM is “Will not be ruled out…go out“Offs period surgery,”As of now, no surgery has been recommended. No even suggestions. “If Volpe does end up being under the knife, then he’s likely to miss a while, maybe the 2026 season extension, and the Yankees need another shortstop.
