Greg Lombard Jr. takes over as the New York Yankees' primary shortstop. Discover how his power, speed, and elite defense are reshaping the team's future.

Anthony Volpe’s Yankees career is at a major crossroads. Despite early Gold Glove success, his bat has completely stalled, finishing near the bottom of MLB qualifiers last year with a .212 average. After returning from shoulder surgery and a brief 2026 call-up, his continued offensive stagnation and defensive lapses forced a demotion to Triple-A as José Caballero seized the starting job.