New York Yankees Face Uncertainty at Shortstop with Anthony Volpe's Surgery
The Yankees' plans for the upcoming season have taken a hit after shortstop Anthony Volpe underwent shoulder surgery. The team's manager, Aaron Boone, has estimated that Volpe will likely miss the start of the season, leaving the Bronx to navigate its infield depth chart.
In light of this development, one possible solution being considered is bringing back free agent infielder Amed Rosario. With a proven track record against left-handed pitching, particularly last season's .302 batting average with an .819 OPS in 16 regular-season games, Rosario has the potential to play multiple positions, including second base and third base.
However, his utility could be further bolstered by Oswaldo Cabrera, who could serve as a flexible bench piece. The team may consider pairing him with Rosario as a reserve infielder, bringing enthusiasm and strong work habits to their bench.
The decision on whether or not to bring back Rosario will ultimately depend on how the Yankees perceive Volpe's recovery timeline and his chances of retaining the starting shortstop role once he's healthy. If they choose not to re-sign him, there will likely be other teams eager to land a nine-year veteran at this stage of his career.
The Yankees' infield depth chart is now set to feature utility man Jose Caballero as their starting shortstop before any free agent acquisitions are made. With the situation surrounding Volpe's surgery still unfolding, the team's offseason strategy will undoubtedly be influenced by his availability and playing time prospects.
The Yankees' plans for the upcoming season have taken a hit after shortstop Anthony Volpe underwent shoulder surgery. The team's manager, Aaron Boone, has estimated that Volpe will likely miss the start of the season, leaving the Bronx to navigate its infield depth chart.
In light of this development, one possible solution being considered is bringing back free agent infielder Amed Rosario. With a proven track record against left-handed pitching, particularly last season's .302 batting average with an .819 OPS in 16 regular-season games, Rosario has the potential to play multiple positions, including second base and third base.
However, his utility could be further bolstered by Oswaldo Cabrera, who could serve as a flexible bench piece. The team may consider pairing him with Rosario as a reserve infielder, bringing enthusiasm and strong work habits to their bench.
The decision on whether or not to bring back Rosario will ultimately depend on how the Yankees perceive Volpe's recovery timeline and his chances of retaining the starting shortstop role once he's healthy. If they choose not to re-sign him, there will likely be other teams eager to land a nine-year veteran at this stage of his career.
The Yankees' infield depth chart is now set to feature utility man Jose Caballero as their starting shortstop before any free agent acquisitions are made. With the situation surrounding Volpe's surgery still unfolding, the team's offseason strategy will undoubtedly be influenced by his availability and playing time prospects.
what's up with the Yankees always having injuries lol anyway, i think bringing back Amed Rosario is a solid idea 
he's definitely got the skills to help out at multiple positions... but idk about pairing him with Cabrera, that sounds like a weird combo 
maybe they should just focus on getting Volpe back healthy ASAP? and what's with the free agent market, can't they just sign someone who doesn't have a 9-year contract already? 
They're one injury away from being in crisis mode again... think they should consider signing Rosario ASAP, he seems like the perfect insurance policy against Volpe's uncertainty. And what's up with Cabrera? didn't we just get excited about him last year? 
hope he recovers fast from that surgery! 
it's like you're worried about a friend who's gonna miss some games... ugh, Yankees fans must be feeling super anxious about this development 
but Amed Rosario might just be the hero they need to save the season 
he sounds like an amazing player with so much potential! 
and Oswaldo Cabrera seems like a great backup plan too 
fingers crossed Volpe recovers in time, otherwise, Rosario's skills would be a game-changer for the team 
I think it's a bit too early to write off Rosario just yet! His stats last season were 
, especially against lefties. Plus, Cabrera could bring some extra mojo to the bench 
. But at the same time, we gotta consider Volpe's recovery timeline... will he be back in the mix soon? 
It's like a puzzle piece that doesn't quite fit yet 
. Maybe they can find a way to make it work with both Rosario and Cabrera on the bench? 
... can't a guy just get healthy for once? and now they're talking about bringing back rosario, which I'm not mad about btw, he's a beast at the plate 
... anyone else think the yanks are just gonna wing it and hope for the best?
so the Yankees' plan is to wait it out for Volpe to heal or bring back Rosario... like that's going to make a difference in their season 
. Meanwhile, Cabrera gets to just chill on the bench as the "new" shortstop 
Either way, this is gonna be a fun ride 
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The Yankees' season is off to a weird start already... I mean, who wants to think about shortstop positions during spring? 
Remember when they had Derek Jeter as the king of the infield? Those were the days... 
Now it's like they're scrambling to find a solution. Amed Rosario could be a good catch, but it's not like he's the same as having Jeter back in his prime. 
We'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out, but it's gonna be a wild ride, that's for sure 
also, oswaldo cabrera sounds like a cool addition to the bench tho! 
they were really counting on volpe this season 
and they don't know who's gonna be the lead actor yet 
i hope rosario or cabrera step up to save the day 
16 games of dominance with that .302 batting average? that's some serious juice 
. Maybe they should've signed Rosario to a one-year deal just to have some insurance? Now they're gonna be stuck with Caballero at shortstop... yeah, that don't sound good 
and I'm still trying to get my jet lag out of system lol. Anyway, speaking of baseball, I love how teams are starting to think outside the box when it comes to their lineups. It's like, they're not just looking for that one guy who can hit 30 home runs, but also someone who can bring some depth to the bench. Reminds me of when I was trying to learn how to surf and kept falling off the board lol. Anyway, I'm curious to see what the Yankees do with Rosario now...
. If he can get back on track, that's one less spot to fill. Meanwhile, Oswaldo Cabrera could be a nice utility guy off the bench 
. Bringing back Amed Rosario could be a good idea, he's definitely got some proven skills, but we'll just have to wait and see how it all plays out 
. It's always tough when injuries happen, especially for young players who are trying to establish themselves in the league 
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. With Jose Caballero as their starting shortstop, and Rosario and Cabrera potentially joining the mix, it's shaping up to be a solid unit 
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