NY Yankees reportedly pursued 3-time silver slugger to fill Anthony Volpe’s spot

The New York Yankees will open the 2026 season without shortstop Anthony Volpe, who is sidelined following surgery on his left shoulder. Volpe’s absence, expected to last several months, has forced New York to consider alternatives at the position.

Spring training has offered some bright spots, including Jasson Dominguez hitting his first homer of the offseason. Front office discussions reportedly focused on finding a player who could contribute immediately and help the team compete in the tight AL East.

According to reports, New York explored a potential trade for three-time Silver Slugger Corey Seager of the Texas Rangers. “The Yankees held trade discussions with the Texas Rangers about shortstop Corey Seager,” noted Joel Sherman of The New York Post. While the Rangers considered offers, they ultimately decided to keep Seager.

Rangers President of Baseball Operations Chris Young stated, “We are not shopping Corey Seager. We want Corey Seager to help us win our next championship… I want to make that very clear.”

Yankees face challenges without Volpe

With Anthony Volpe out until at least April or May, the Yankees have recently begun testing one of his teammates at shortstop for emergency situations. Manager Aaron Boone underscored the challenges ahead, explaining that “Volpe won’t swing a bat for at least four months and will be unable to dive on his surgically repaired left shoulder for six months,” according to ESPN’s Jorge Castillo.

AL East will test New York

Even with potential trade targets unavailable, the Yankees’ focus is returning to consistent play and health. The AL East remains a competitive division, and New York will need to maximize its roster depth if it hopes to return to the World Series.