"If the New York Yankees truly believed that Anthony Volpe was still their franchise shortstop, he would be with the big club rather than in the minors. The move was a surprising one, especially because general manager Brian Cashman said last month that Volpe getting back to his perch at shortstop in the big leagues had always been the plan, but ultimately it'll be the manager's call."
"Boone's call this week was booming. It's acknowledging where we are as a club right now. It doesn't mean somebody's better or worse, Boone said. I think Anthony is going to have a long career and be a really good player in this league. His next step as a player is gaining that consistency offensively."
"We have to acknowledge first, how well [Caballero] has played, Boone said. He's been just a key factor in us getting off to a really good start this year, on both sides of the ball. It doesn't change how we feel about Anthony, the kind of player we think he is and will be."
Anthony Volpe, the New York Yankees shortstop, is currently in Triple-A after a 20-day rehab from shoulder surgery. The Yankees' decision to keep him down reflects the team's current performance and the emergence of Jose Caballero, who has a .725 OPS and leads in stolen bases. Manager Aaron Boone acknowledges Volpe's potential but emphasizes the need for consistency in his offensive play. Volpe's OPS of .662 and defensive struggles last season have contributed to his current status, despite the team's strong performance this year.
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