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Yankees Bench Anthony Volpe for At Least Two Games as Boone Leaves Timeline Open

Boone gave no firm timeline, citing roster flexibility with José Caballero at shortstop.

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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.
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 23: Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays high fives teammates after scoring during the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on August 23, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 08: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees in action during the game against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on August 08, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Volpe said he will not start Monday against the Nationals and expects to return to the lineup after that.
  • Aaron Boone declined to commit to a quick return, saying only “We’ll see” after sitting Volpe for Sunday’s Red Sox finale.
  • Volpe is in a 1-for-28 drought, is hitting .208/.274/.400 with 18 homers and 65 RBIs, and leads the majors with 17 errors.
  • Caballero, acquired before the July 31 deadline, started at shortstop Sunday and has appeared at multiple positions while batting .286 in his first 15 games with New York.
  • The move came as the Yankees halted a potential four-game sweep with a 7-2 win over Boston and continue to jockey in a tight AL wild-card race.