Mar 9, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Oswald Peraza (91) doubles against the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The starting infield the New York Yankees inevitably trot out on Opening Day likely won’t be the preferred combination since they still have Josh Donaldson under contract and aren’t keen on wasting away his salary on the bench.
However, with how Anthony Volpe has been performing lately, manager Aaron Boone will have difficulty keeping him in the minor-league system.