The New York Yankees plan to try Isiah Kiner-Falefa in center field during upcoming spring training games, opening the door further for top prospect Anthony Volpe to make the team as the Opening Day shortstop.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Kiner-Falefa, who primarily has played shortstop over the last two seasons, will see playing time in center field later this week as the Yankees seek a replacement for the injured Harrison Bader.
"I think [Kiner-Falefa] could play that role really, really well because of his athleticism," Boone told reporters, according to MLB.