Anthony Volpe made his first career start at third base for the Yankees Friday, after training there. With George Lombard Jr. at shortstop and Jazz Chisholm Jr. usually at second, the move may be Volpe’s best chance to play amid Ryan McMahon’s ongoing struggles.
Jeter remained at shortstop despite what the article describes as below-average defense there in the latter half of his career. After New York signed Alex Rodriguez, then a shortstop for Texas, the Yankees shifted Rodriguez to third base instead of moving Jeter.
