Yankees shortstop says he is willing to change positions

Speaking before Wednesday’s game in Tampa, Volpe said the organization had not discussed a position change with him until Jose Caballero was returning from the injured list.

Rumor and response A rumor had circulated that Volpe refused to move from shortstop when the Yankees considered shifting him to second base. Volpe said the report caught him off guard and that he had never expressed unwillingness to change positions.

Volpe won a Gold Glove at shortstop as a rookie in 2023. His defensive performance declined afterward, and he led the American League in errors last season.

Recent season The 2026 season has included a stint in the minors while Volpe recovered from shoulder surgery. He was scheduled to start at shortstop in the third game of a four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays.