When the New York Yankees commenced spring training a few months ago, their young infield prospect Oswald Peraza was the anticipated starter at shortstop. However, the team’s trajectory changed dramatically, likely jeopardizing Peraza’s value.
Anthony Volpe: From Prospect to Starter
The Yankees’ management gave top overall prospect Anthony Volpe a shot at dethroning Peraza. As Peraza fell to a hamstring injury, Volpe seized the opportunity effortlessly. While Volpe dominated spring training, his transition to the regular season has been challenging due to the leap from AAA to MLB-level pitching.
Despite Volpe earning the starting job outright, the Yankees seem to have squandered the stock of one of their prime infield prospects over the past year.