New York Yankees infielder Anthony VolpeThe New York Yankees have secured the top Wild Card spot in the American League, and the focus now is on October.The team likely already knows who it plans to start on the mound for its potential matchup against the Boston Red Sox starting Tuesday, but the position players are a little bit more up in the air. With Jaxx Chisholm Jr. back from the injured list, the Yankees are trying to figure out how Anthony Volpe fits into the picture.Volpe has hit well since coming back from Triple-A after his demotion. Shortstop belongs to George Lombard Jr., and Aaron Boone confirmed the Yankees will stick with him there during his appearance on “Talkin Yanks” on Wednesday. Chisholm will presumably go back to being the everyday second baseman.Boone noted that the Yankees are probably going to play Anthony Volpe at third base this week. Volpe had never played anything but shortstop in the big leagues until he recently came back up. In fact, even as a prospect, he only ever made five appearances anywhere but shortstop. Looking for the perfect gift for a baseball player in your life? Check out our brand-new baseball lifestyle brand!Volpe made three starts at third base during his recent stint in Triple-A, and if he can play solid defense there for Boone, he could be an option for Boone in the postseason. Boone noted that, at least for now, they plan to keep Chisholm at second base, meaning Volpe’s only real path to getting in the lineup is through third base.More MLB: Braves Reinstate Two-Time All-Star Pitcher From Injured List Just In Time For Postseason
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