The Yankees are facing a problem in the infield that needs to be resolved

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The New York Yankees and manager Aaron Boone are creating a problem at shortstop when there doesn't need to be one—the dilemma: Whether to start Jose Caballero at shortstop over Anthony Volpe.

The New York Yankees need to decide if Jose Caballero is their everyday shortstop​

In his fourth season in the Bronx, Volpe has not proven to be an everyday-caliber shortstop -- posting a career .222 batting average and .660 OPS in 494 games -- especially after having surgery on his left shoulder. Caballero, on the other hand, has shown to be a strong bench bat, but is proving to be the more viable starter at the plate (.715 OPS) and in the field (five defensive runs saved, compared to Volpe's one).

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Volpe was the American League leader in errors last season (19) and has not had a season with fewer than 15. However, compared to Caballero, who has four errors in 404.0 innings at shortstop, Volpe has half that (two) in nearly 221.0 fewer innings.

"The Yankees thought they knew what to expect with Caballero – game-changing aggression on the basepaths and defensive versatility," wrote Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. "They expected to survive April with him at shortstop and then hand the position back to Anthony Volpe. But Caballero’s glovework has been better than advertised (5 Defensive Runs Saved entering play Sunday), prompting a real debate within club circles about how they best align to prevent runs."

The only issue with starting Caballero at shortstop would be Boone losing his best utility player. Other than shortstop, Caballero has played in right field (five games), left field three games, second base (three games) and third base (four games). However, the Yankees have Amed Rosario to take up that mantle, as he, too, has been moved around the diamond this season.

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