Anthony Volpe’s first night back in the majors was one to remember. Suddenly a fan favorite in New York again, Volpe smacked a grand slam and drove in a career-high five runs during his rousing return from Triple-A as the Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 10-3 on Thursday.

According to Boone's latest appearance on Talkin' Yanks, that could include giving Anthony Volpe some time at third base. Boone added that George Lombard Jr. will remain at shortstop for the final five games of the regular season.

The Yankees will be getting Anthony Volpe out there at third base — as they did during his time in the minors — at some point during the remaining five games of the regular season.

Boone said that Fernando Cruz is doing "pretty well" in his recovery from a partially torn UCL. Cruz was able to throw for the first time this week. An MRI revealed the injury in late-August, but the righty is attempting to pitch through it and return down the stretch.

Anthony Volpe could see time at third base as the 2026 season winds down and the Yankees prepare for the postseason. Manager Aaron Boone relayed the idea on the “Talkin’ Yanks” podcast on Wednesday. “In talking to him,

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that he'll play Anthony Volpe at third base in some games this week.

The St. Louis Cardinals received a strong offseason message regarding New York Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe.