After taking two out of three against the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Yankees are just two games behind Toronto for the AL East lead. Now, the Yankees are set to begin a pivotal three-game midweek series against the Detroit Tigers. This could be a potential AL playoff matchup as well, as both teams are set to make the postseason field. Before Tuesday's opener, New York manager Aaron Boone spoke with the press about shortstop Anthony Volpe 's severe defensive struggles this season. MLB.com's Bryan Hoch shared Boone's thoughts on Volpe via X (formerly Twitter).

“Aaron Boone said he considered starting Jose Caballero tonight, but Anthony Volpe remains the starting shortstop,” posted Hoch before Tuesday's opener. “He said the Yankees ‘believe and hope his best days are here for us

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