Volpe’s Role, Caballero’s Rise and the Mets’ Bo Bichette Call
Volpe’s Role, Caballero’s Rise and the Mets’ Bo Bichette Call  
Podcast: Evan & Tiki
Published On: Tue Jul 07 2026
Description: Has Anthony Volpe received more chances than his performance warrants? Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether Jose Caballero has earned the Yankees’ everyday shortstop job and whether Volpe should be recast as a utility player after four inconsistent seasons. The conversation also examines how criticism can motivate athletes, why former top prospects such as Brett Baty may need reduced roles and what the Mets should do with Bo Bichette. With a thin free agent market ahead, letting a productive bat leave could create another major problem for a team already facing difficult roster decisions.