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Anthony Volpe Benched as Father Confronts Mets Fan During Subway Series

A profane exchange at Citi Field has amplified scrutiny of the struggling shortstop, whose .219 average and league-leading errors led to his replacement late in Saturday’s game.

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Jul 6, 2025; New York City, New York, USA;New York Mets left fielder Starling Marte (6) beats the tag by New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) at second base during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Jun 16, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) throws out Los Angeles Angels center fielder Jo Adell (not pictured) on a ground ball during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Anthony Volpe is slashing .219/.296/.398 with 10 home runs in 89 games this season, marking a sharp downturn from his breakout 2024 campaign.
  • The 24-year-old shortstop has committed 11 errors, the most among MLB shortstops, fueling doubts about his defensive consistency.
  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone benched Volpe on Saturday, bringing in Trent Grisham as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning during the team’s slump.
  • During the Subway Series finale at Citi Field, Volpe’s father, Michael, was filmed unleashing profanities at a Mets fan who had criticized his son.
  • Media outlets and analysts are increasingly urging the Yankees to consider alternatives at shortstop if Volpe cannot reverse his slide before the July trade deadline.