From Golden Child to Trade Bait?

Drafted in the first round and once hailed as the future face of the franchise, Volpe burst onto the scene with highlight-reel defense and speed. But recent seasons have exposed glaring issues: inconsistent batting, defensive lapses (including costly relay throws), and difficulty adjusting at the big-league level. The Yankees’ decision to option him to Triple-A earlier this year — a move that even extended team control through 2029 — was already controversial. Now, with Caballero thriving at shortstop, the team seems ready to cut ties.

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