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Jose Caballero's Success Could Tie Aaron Boone's Hands When Anthony Volpe Returns

New York Yankees On SI·Devon Platana·about 1 month ago
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The first full month of the New York Yankees' 2026 season has been ripe with standout performances, both positive and negative . When it comes to the good, few players are exceeding expectations as much as José Caballero, who's thrived as the starting shortstop with Anthony Volpe still working towards his eventual return . Caballero deserves all the attention he's getting from his stellar performance. As of Thursday's day off, the former 2017 seventh-rounder leads the American League with 12 steals, all while slashing .267/.313/.400 with three home runs, 11 RBIs, four walks, and a 98 OPS+ in 30 games (112 plate appearances). He has at least one hit in 11 of his last 14 contests, including five multi-hit efforts. Although Caballero is playing great, what happens next is unclear. Volpe will eventually be healthy, given that his rehab is ramping up, which means the Yankees must eventually decide where everyone will play. That could be easier said than done.…

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