NEW YORK — Anthony Volpe’s transition to second base has mostly flown under the radar. The former New York Yankees starting shortstop, who won a Gold Glove as a rookie three years ago, has been away from the big-league spotlight, playing at Triple A in the wake of getting demoted in early August.

But the Yankees have liked what they have seen from the 25-year-old as he’s taken to the new position, according to Ryan Hunt, the team’s infield, outfield and base-running coordinator.

“He’s excelled,” Hunt told The Athletic before Wednesday’s game against the Colorado Rockies at Yankee Stadium.

“Everything that you’d expect from him in terms of being a professional, in terms of his work, in terms of his talent — I mean, we know what the skill set is, right? He doesn’t get enough credit for the work he’s put in to capitalize and maximize his own ability for what he’s done at this point in his career.”

The renewed focus on Volpe comes after the Yankees said Wednesday that second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. suffered a sprained right thumb sliding into second base in Tuesday night’s win over the Colorado Rockies. The club plans to shut Chisholm down from baseball activities for up to the next 10 days, and it’s unclear whether he will return before the regular season ends Sept. 27.

Volpe will rejoin the Yankees on Thursday, a source with knowledge of the Yankees’ personnel decisions confirmed to The Athletic. The individual spoke on the condition of anonymity because the move is not yet official. The YES Network’s Jack Curry first reported the news. The Yankees plan to put Chisholm on the injured list Thursday.

José Caballero, 30, started at second base Wednesday in place of Chisholm.

Volpe has played second base in 19 of 28 games since getting demoted to Triple A, committing just one error in 78 chances. He has also sprinkled in games at shortstop and third base.

The Yankees believe he’s ready to play second base in the majors.

“You know who he is and what he is and what his ability is,” Hunt said. “It can translate to second base very quickly. It can translate to anywhere on the field and be an impactful defender. We have the utmost confidence of who he is and what he can be, and early on at second, he’s excelled. I don’t think that’s a surprise to anyone who knows him or has been around him at all.”

Hunt added that Volpe has taken well to the slower pace of second base, compared with shortstop.

“I think from his style of play at shortstop, to where he has a very average arm and, at times, it can be pretty good,” Hunt said. “But he’s had to play fast in his career to make up for that, which he’s done exceptionally well. But when you go over to second base, you have just a little bit more time. He’s doing well.”

Volpe will form a double-play duo with George Lombard Jr., the Yankees’ top prospect, who replaced Volpe.

Offensively, Volpe has been excellent since the demotion. He’s hit .284 (31 for 109) with 10 home runs and a 1.023 OPS. He’s been especially good lately, posting a .388 batting average with six home runs and a 1.320 OPS in his last 13 games.

Manager Aaron Boone spoke to reporters Tuesday before the Yankees decided to promote Volpe. He said Volpe has been “doing really well” and that he believes Volpe can handle second base in the majors.

“I just know that I have a ton of respect for the person and the player,” Boone said. “I know he’s been a complete pro, and he completely got after it down there in everything they have thrown at him, whether it’s playing some second base, obviously introducing him to third base. Making sure his swing is dialed in. He’s obviously swung the bat incredibly well.

“That’s not an easy thing to do when you’ve been in the big leagues, and you’ve got to go back,” Boone added. “I’ve seen a lot of good players go there and not perform and struggle. I think it’s a testament to his makeup and who he is, and the kind of player he is.”