Kay should stick behind his word. Others have mentioned Volpe doesn't want to play other positions, and he's yet to play other positions, so it's likely true.
I spoke of a rumor yesterday on TMKS that Anthony Volpe would not play 2B in the minors. Sounded unlike him, so I checked further today and there is absolutely no truth to it whatsoever. He never refused to work at second. Will speak more of it today at 1 pm @ESPNNewYork.
"I don't think Volpe wanted to play other positions when given that choice" - Joel Sherman (via Pinstripe Post)
"The Yankees said maybe you should play some 2B, Volpe told the Yankees 'no I'm a shortstop'" - Michael Kay (ESPN Radio)
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@JeffPassan He should be an All Star, but will MLB add him to the roster knowing that he won't be able to pitch in the game due to him being scheduled to start this Sunday?
Pittsburgh rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin has a torn tendon in his left ring finger, sources tell ESPN. While Griffin could play through it, rehab is the likeliest option and would keep him out at least a month. Pirates already have Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz on the IL.
Cam Schlittler: “They want to say there’s fucking regression because I have one bad outing, so again, it was personal to go out there and have a dominant start and put this team in the right position.”