New Headline: Yankees Win Big as Rodriguez Leaves, Boosting Local Pride

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 28: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees looks on during batting practice ahead of Game Three of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Getty Images The New York Yankees have enjoyed a relatively drama-free Spring Training so far, though there will always be a spotlight on some key areas for the franchise. In this preseason, though, the stars have remained relatively healthy and those recovering have been making progress as expected.

“Really, nothing has gone wrong,” The Athletic’s Brendan Kuty wrote of Yankees camp so far. “It’s almost eerie… Seriously, how could it get any better for the Yankees right now? ” Though something could always change before Opening Day, it seems the Yankees are close to starting next season without any significant concerns on the roster.

And that could mean that the biggest surprise comes at the shortstop position. MORE FROM FORBES Phillies $135 Million Star Offers 2-Word Response On ‘Traitor’ Accusations By Peter Chawaga New York Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Makes Surprise Shortstop Announcement After experiencing some significant struggles on both offense and defense last year, everyday shortstop Anthony Volpe underwent offseason surgery and is set to miss the start of next season. In his place, the Yankees are likely to go with Jose Caballero.

But Yankees manager Aaron Boone made a surprising announcement about another option at the position on Tuesday. “Aaron Boone said he would be comfortable having Ryan McMahon play shortstop if today was a regular season game, a sign at which way the Yankees are leaning when constructing their bench,” The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner reported on X , formerly Twitter. The manager’s endorsement was surprising, even given the Yankees’ relative lack of depth at the shortstop position.