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Anthony Volpe makes debut at third base for Yankees in doubleheader opener vs. Orioles
Volpe, recalled from Triple-A on Sept. 10, has hit .241 in 68 games this season and gives New York another infield option.
- On Friday, Anthony Volpe made his first career big league appearance at third base for the New York Yankees in the opener of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles.
- Volpe had started 11 games at second base since his September 10 recall from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre, shifting to third after rookie George Lombard Jr. replaced him at shortstop.
- Handling three chances without an error during his Triple-A stint, Volpe is batting.241 with two homers and 26 RBIs in 68 games for the Yankees this year.
- Manager Aaron Boone continues evaluating player health as Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham progress through injury rehab, while balancing how many position players to carry for the postseason.
- The Yankees must submit their 26-man Wild Card Series roster to Major League Baseball by 10 a.m. Tuesday, with Boone saying the team will address roster decisions "in the next day or two.
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Anthony Volpe makes debut at third base for Yankees in doubleheader opener vs. Orioles
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