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Anthony Volpe has a chance to claim the Yankees second-base job

Anthony Volpe can compete for the Yankees second-base job after Jazz Chisholm entered free agency, but the sample remains small.

By Alexander Wilson · Empire Sports Media

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 8:09 PM

Key Things to Know

Alexander Wilson argues Anthony Volpe should compete for the New York Yankees' starting second-base role.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is entering free agency, opening an opportunity at second base for New York.
Volpe hit .286 with five stolen bases across 56 regular-season and playoff at-bats after September 10.

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Alexander Wilson argues that the New York Yankees should give Anthony Volpe a real competition to win the everyday second-base job this winter rather than simply handing it to him. With Jazz Chisholm Jr. entering free agency, Wilson suggests Volpe has an opportunity following a strong late-season return.

After two Triple-A demotions, Volpe batted .286 across 56 at-bats from September 10 through the postseason, drawing praise from manager Aaron Boone and Aaron Judge. However, Wilson notes the Yankees must maintain alternatives such as re-signing Chisholm or utilizing Jose Caballero, rather than relying entirely on Volpe's small sample size.

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