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Yankees Bench Anthony Volpe for Second Straight Game as Slump Prompts Shortstop Shift

New York leans on José Caballero at shortstop to safeguard a tight playoff race.

Aug 24, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) fields a ground ball hit by third baseman Alex Bregman (2) and throws to first for an out during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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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.

Overview

  • Manager Aaron Boone sat Volpe on Aug. 24 against Boston and declined to guarantee an immediate return, saying "We'll see."
  • Volpe said he was told he will also sit Monday versus the Nationals and return Tuesday against left-hander MacKenzie Gore.
  • The 24-year-old is in a 1-for-28 skid with a .169 August and a .208/.274/.400 season line, drawing boos at Yankee Stadium.
  • Defensive regression has compounded the issue, with an AL-leading 17 errors and poor range metrics reported.
  • Trade-deadline pickup José Caballero started at short, hitting .320 in his first 14 games with New York, as the Yankees navigate a crowded wild-card race.