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Volpe, Caballero get call from Boone; Jazz sits in Game 3 lineup shakeup

The New York Yankees made a notable lineup adjustment ahead of Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, opting to start Anthony Volpe at second base and José Caballero at third. Manager Aaron Boone cited a desire to shake things up after the team struggled offensively in the first two games, with only Ben Rice and Austin Wells providing consistent production.

Volpe and Caballero, both key contributors throughout the regular season, replace Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Ryan McMahon, respectively.

Chisholm, who has gone hitless in six postseason at-bats, was notably absent from the lineup despite his pivotal role in the team’s offensive strategy. Boone emphasized that lineup decisions are about maximizing the team’s strengths, even if it means omitting a player who may feel the pressure most acutely.

Meanwhile, the Yankees also moved Trent Grisham to the leadoff spot, aiming to generate more early-inning momentum. Chisholm, who entered the season targeting 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases but fell short with 19 homers and 41 steals, reflected on his postseason struggles, including a costly error in Game 2 that Boone downplayed as a minor misstep rather than a critical mistake.

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