New York Yankees Could Make Sudden Anthony Volpe Move

Last month, the New York Yankees demoted shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A after promoting George Lombard Jr. to take his job.

It seems pretty clear that Volpe's days as Yankees shortstop are over, so the 25-year-old has been manning second base down in the minor leagues.

Well, now, Volpe could get a chance to play some second in the majors.

New York placed Jazz Chisholm on the 10-day injured list as a result of a thumb injury on Wednesday, and while Jose Caballero could certainly play second base in Chisholm's stead, YES Network reporter Meredith Marakovits has reported that Volpe is an option.

Aaron Boone added that he would feel comfortable with Volpe at second base, so there seems to be a possibility that the Yankees could recall Volpe from the minors.

Volpe missed nearly two months to begin the 2026 campaign while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. In 56 games in the majors this season, he has slashed .240/.325/.322 with one home run and 19 RBI over 194 plate appearances.

The improved walk rate (11.3 percent) is definitely notable, but so was his dip in power. After hitting 19 home runs last year, Volpe's ISO dropped to a paltry .082 this season.

That being said, Volpe has been tearing it up in Triple-A, having homered 11 times with 26 RBI across 169 trips to the dish. He is currently slashing .264/.345/.561.

Volpe is a former Gold Glove shortstop who actually owned a plus-4 DRS and plus-6 OAA before being sent down this year, so there seems to be very little doubt that the former first-round pick could handle second base.

But would Volpe actually stick on the roster?

Again, the Yankees have Caballero, and their infield also includes Paul Goldschmidt and Amed Rosario off the bench. Once Chisholm returns, you would have to think New York would once again demote Volpe ... assuming the Yanks could him up to begin with.

Volpe has been a major disappointment since entering the big leagues in 2023.

The New York native owns a lifetime .224/.287/.373 slash line with 53 home runs through 2080 plate appearances. His playoff track record (.253/.341/.387 in 21 games) is fairly decent, but for the most part, Volpe has been a bust.

That being said, Volpe is still young, and while he may not have a chance to be the Yankee shortstop anymore, perhaps there is a chance for him to carve out a role elsewhere on the roster.