Volpe Third Base Test
Yankees Test Anthony Volpe at Third Base Ahead of Postseason
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The Yankees are testing Anthony Volpe at third base late in the regular season as they weigh options for their upcoming Wild Card series. Volpe, who has played the position in the minors but never in the majors, is set to make his first big-league start there against Baltimore and could be considered against left-handed pitching. The experiment reflects doubts about Ryan McMahon, whose recent offensive slump and uneven defense have made his postseason role uncertain, while José Caballero and Amed Rosario are also in the mix. Manager Aaron Boone says added defensive flexibility could help shape the playoff roster; George Lombard Jr. is expected to remain at shortstop and Jazz Chisholm Jr. at second base.
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Volpe is slated to bat seventh in his first major-league start at third base, facing Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers.
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Volpe said that after one early-work session at third base, the position felt comfortable and was “definitely more similar to shortstop.”
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Since returning from the injured list, McMahon has hit .143 over 15 games, going 6-for-42 with one extra-base hit and a .217 on-base percentage; his OPS against left-handers this season is .518.
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Boone said Trent Grisham and Giancarlo Stanton were scheduled to get live at-bats at Double-A Somerset as they work toward possible postseason returns; Fernando Cruz had resumed throwing bullpen sessions but had no return timetable.
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