Anthony Volpe belongs in the Yankees‘ second-base competition. I wouldn’t give him the job in November just because he is already on the roster.
Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the Yankees see Volpe and possibly Luis Garcia Jr. as options at second, while prioritizing third base and the bullpen. MLB.com’s GM meetings roundup carried the report Monday. No starter has been announced.
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What the Yankees should ask of Volpe at second
New York started Volpe at second when it recalled him in September. He appeared in 12 games there in 2026. The position isn’t new to him, but it gives the Yankees limited major-league evidence on turning double plays or handling the position every day.
Sep 29, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Anthony Volpe (11) plays second base against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning of game one of the Wildcard round of the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Statcast’s batting line shows the other half of the decision: a .321 on-base percentage and a .336 slugging percentage over 246 plate appearances. I can live with modest power if the on-base gains hold and the defense translates. I’m not treating either as settled.
Garcia gives them a left-handed bat to evaluate, though the current depth chart lists him at first base. If neither makes the case at second, look outside the organization. The Yankees can put third base first on the winter shopping list without promising Volpe everyday at-bats.
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