Jose Barrero stepped into a starting role at shortstop Monday against the Pirates. His presence helped the Cardinals to a 6-3 ...

His blazing speed, tantalizing power, and excellent plate discipline had drawn lofty comparisons, but in his MLB career, he’s been a glove-first shortstop who’s struggled to do much on offense.

But make no mistake: he sees himself as a shortstop and if Volpe does not continue to improve offensively, Lombard could be the Yankees’ shortstop of the future. Volpe, for now, is holding his own.