Overview
- New York secured a postseason berth Tuesday on José Caballero’s nine-pitch walk-off single against the White Sox, keeping faint AL East hopes alive.
- Athletic reporter Brendan Kuty’s read is that the club has penciled in Volpe to start at shortstop in October after a 6-for-15 return from rest.
- Aaron Boone said Volpe has a small labrum tear in his left shoulder treated with MRIs and cortisone injections, and the team expects him to play through it.
- Boone also disclosed Caballero has dealt with a finger issue for months, yet he has delivered strong offense, speed and defense since his July 31 acquisition.
- Season-long context lingers: Volpe’s .211/.279/.397 line and defensive miscues have fueled talk of a Volpe–Caballero platoon or offseason reassessment from outside analysts.