Aaron Boone teases Anthony Volpe fielding experiment in minors
Anthony Volpe is set to play his first non-rehab minor league game in over three years with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after being optioned by the Yankees. Manager Aaron Boone left open the possibility of Volpe working at positions other than shortstop to increase his versatility. The move comes as José Caballero has secured the starting shortstop role and top prospect George Lombard Jr. also competes for playing time at the position.
- ▪Anthony Volpe was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after completing his rehab assignment.
- ▪José Caballero has taken over as the Yankees' starting shortstop after strong performance in the first 34 games of the season.
- ▪Top prospect George Lombard Jr., also a natural shortstop, has been promoted to Triple-A and has experience at multiple infield positions.
- ▪Aaron Boone stated that Volpe will initially play shortstop in the minors but may be asked to work at other positions as the situation evolves.
- ▪Aaron Judge expressed support for Volpe and suggested that becoming a more versatile player could help him return to the major league roster.
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MLB New York Yankees Aaron Boone teases Anthony Volpe fielding experiment in minors By Greg Joyce Published May 4, 2026, 8:53 p.m. ET Anthony Volpe will likely be starting at shortstop Tuesday, when he plays his first non-rehab-assignment minor league game in more than three years. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free But as he begins a stint with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, with an uncertain end date after being optioned there Sunday night at the end of his rehab assignment, it bears watching if and when the Yankees will have him start to work at other positions to give him a better chance to eventually return to The Bronx.
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