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Yankees Put Anthony Volpe Back in Starting Lineup After Two-Game Reset

Aaron Boone reaffirmed him as the starting shortstop following a brief benching.

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

  • After sitting Sunday against the Red Sox and Monday against the Nationals, Volpe returned to start Tuesday at Yankee Stadium, batting eighth.
  • Boone said he still views Volpe as the team’s shortstop and characterized the pause as a short reset intended to help him finish strong.
  • José Caballero started at shortstop in both games Volpe missed and has impressed since his trade-deadline arrival, providing a versatile option around the infield.
  • Volpe is in a prolonged slump highlighted by a 1-for-28 stretch and a .208/.274/.400 season line with 18 home runs and 65 RBIs, and his .675 OPS underscores the offensive dip.
  • Defensive struggles have persisted with 17 errors and poor advanced metrics, even as the Yankees navigate the AL wild-card race and seek steadier play at the position.