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Anthony Volpe Commits 18th Error as Push Intensifies to Start Jose Caballero

His prolonged on-base drought has intensified questions about his confidence.

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. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 05: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees walks in the dugout during the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on August 05, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)
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Aug 27, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) reacts to striking out for the fourth time against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Volpe went 0-for-5 on Wednesday and was booed by home fans, extending his streak to 25 plate appearances without reaching base.
  • Over his last 11 games, he has a .027 on-base percentage with one hit and no walks in 38 plate appearances, marking an extreme downturn.
  • The shortstop now leads MLB in errors after recording his 18th miscue Thursday against the White Sox, following a league-leading 17 earlier in the week.
  • Manager Aaron Boone and captain Aaron Judge expressed support, with Boone citing mechanical fixes and the club’s mental-skills resources after a recent two-game "reset."
  • Calls to replace him have grown, with commentators pointing to Jose Caballero’s .885 OPS in 40 Yankees plate appearances compared with Volpe’s .490 OPS in 85 since Caballero arrived.