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Aaron Boone Rejects Calls to Demote Anthony Volpe as Slump Deepens

Manager Aaron Boone says the shortstop will not be sent to Triple-A.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 20: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees fields a ground ball in the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on August 20, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.
Aug 17, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) reacts after center fielder Trent Grisham (not pictured) was called out on strikes against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Across 132 games this season, Anthony Volpe has a .668 OPS, reflecting one of his toughest stretches at the plate.
  • Volpe leads the American League with 18 errors, adding to concerns about his overall impact at shortstop.
  • Baseball Savant metrics place him in the 4th percentile in Batting Run Value, 17th percentile in expected batting average, 18th percentile in Fielding Run Value, and 5th percentile in Range.
  • Boone strongly defended keeping him in the majors, telling The Athletic he does not see a planet where a shortstop with Volpe’s profile gets sent down.
  • Analysts, including Bleacher Report’s Zachary Rymer, have linked the downturn to swing changes and reduced slugging, and Newsweek characterizes the issue as a pressing problem for the Yankees.