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The Yankees have an obvious solution for their shortstop problem

August 24, 2025 by Empire Sports Media

MLB: New York Yankees at St. Louis Cardinals, anthony volpe
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The New York Yankees weren’t just beaten on Saturday—they were embarrassed, dropping a 12–1 blowout loss to the Boston Red Sox.

It was the kind of game that doesn’t just bruise the record—it rattles confidence and exposes deeper issues across the roster.

The Yankees have now lost three straight in the series and are staring down the barrel of a potential sweep in Boston.

This isn’t just a bad weekend. It feels like the latest crack in a team already limping through inconsistencies and weak spots.

MLB: Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees
Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Anthony Volpe’s unraveling season

At the center of attention is Anthony Volpe, whose struggles at shortstop are growing too glaring to simply ignore anymore.

Volpe went hitless again on Saturday, continuing a brutal slump that has erased the hot streaks he flashed earlier this season.

The issues aren’t limited to his bat. Volpe also committed another costly error, a high throw that pulled Ben Rice off first base.

His confidence looks shattered. Every at-bat feels like an uphill climb, and every defensive opportunity brings a looming sense of doubt.

Right now, the Yankees aren’t getting league-average offense, reliable defense, or consistency from a position that demands excellence.

Why Jose Caballero is the answer now

That’s why Jose Caballero may be the perfect solution to stabilize the infield while Volpe regains confidence on the bench.

The Yankees acquired Caballero from the Tampa Bay Rays at the trade deadline, a move that already looks quietly brilliant.

Since arriving in the Bronx, Caballero is hitting .348/.423/.652 with two home runs, four RBIs, and elite baserunning instincts.

It’s not just a hot streak—his 1,093 innings of experience at shortstop showcase a reliable defender capable of handling the workload.

While his long-term ceiling isn’t sky-high, Caballero plays with poise, precision, and energy—everything the Yankees are currently missing at shortstop.

MLB: New York Yankees at Texas Rangers, Jose Caballero
Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Volpe dilemma

Volpe was once defended relentlessly by the front office, billed as the next cornerstone player in the Yankees’ infield.

But the numbers tell a harsher story: below-average offensive production paired with defensive miscues dragging down team efficiency.

The Yankees are no longer in a position to let potential outweigh performance. They’re chasing the playoffs, not experiments.

Every error, strikeout, or missed opportunity feels like quicksand—the more Volpe struggles, the deeper the team sinks collectively.

At some point, potential has to meet reality, and right now the gap between those two for Volpe is painfully wide.

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A necessary decision for the Yankees

That doesn’t mean the Yankees should abandon Volpe’s future. But giving him everyday reps right now feels counterproductive.

Allowing him to step back, breathe, and regroup might be the best path toward salvaging his long-term development.

Meanwhile, Caballero has already earned more time, proving he can provide stability and keep the infield from unraveling during crunch time.

Baseball is often about momentum, and the Yankees can’t afford to keep trotting out a player in freefall during September.

If New York truly believes in winning now, they need to make the call—Caballero at shortstop, Volpe in a supporting role.

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