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Volpe was informed by the Yankees on Sunday that he made the Opening Day roster, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The 21-year-old top prospect entered spring training as a likely longshot to break camp with the big-league club given he has yet to make his MLB debut, but his .314/.417/.647 slash line in 17 spring games was apparently enough to sway the organization. With a roster spot now secure, Volpe is poised to open the season as New York's primary shortstop.

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