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Yankees Pinch-Hit Anthony Volpe as Slump Peaks

His season-high 11 errors with a .695 OPS have prompted trade speculation, testing the Yankees’ patience.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 27: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees scores a run during the third inning of the game against the Athletics at Yankee Stadium on June 27, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Volpe was replaced by Trent Grisham in the ninth inning of a 6-5 loss to the Mets on July 4 after going 0-for-3 and enduring one of his toughest stretches this season.
  • At a .224 batting average and .695 OPS, he ranks last among 62 players with at least 1,500 plate appearances since 2023 in AVG, OBP, SLG, OPS, wRC+ and wOBA.
  • Defensively, Volpe leads the American League with 11 errors in 83 games, a steep decline from his 2023 Gold Glove performance.
  • Manager Aaron Boone cited a lefty–righty matchup against Reed Garrett for the pinch-hit move, while GM Brian Cashman reiterated his commitment to Volpe’s development.
  • Fan backlash has intensified on social media and rumors are swirling that prospect George Lombard Jr. could be fast-tracked to replace him.