Versatile Rookie Infielders Give Yankees Infield Depth

During a rain delay on Sunday, a video of Anthony Volpe played on Yankee Stadium’s Jumbotron for the few hundred fans waiting for the game to start.

Volpe, a shortstop, is the Yankees’ top prospect. He has been thriving at Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre since being promoted on Sept. 2, batting .379 with two home runs over seven games. The hot start has left some wondering just how much seasoning Volpe, 21, still needs before stepping into his assumed role as the Yankees’ shortstop of the future.

For now, however, the injury-plagued Yankees have plenty of depth in the infield. Third baseman Josh Donaldson recently missed a few games on the paternity list, first baseman Anthony Rizzo is on the injured list as a result of headaches and the versatile DJ LeMahieu finally landed on the I.L. after trying to work through a toe injury. But the team has no shortage of options thanks to Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Oswald Peraza and Oswaldo Cabrera.

Article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/12/sports/baseball/yankees-infield-volpe.html