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Yankees Reaffirm Anthony Volpe as Starting Shortstop After Two-Game Reset

Manager Aaron Boone frames the brief benching as a planned breather for the slumping infielder with a return to the lineup set for Tuesday.

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

  • Volpe did not start Sunday against the Red Sox or Monday against the Nationals, with José Caballero opening at shortstop both games.
  • Boone said, “I view Anthony as our shortstop,” and confirmed Volpe will be back Tuesday and used regularly going forward.
  • The 24-year-old is in a prolonged skid, entering Monday at .208/.274/.400 with 18 home runs, 65 RBIs and an AL-leading 17 errors.
  • Caballero, acquired at the trade deadline, has started strong for New York and will serve as a high-energy utility option across multiple positions.
  • The Yankees describe the move as a reset to help Volpe regain consistency as they navigate the stretch run in the AL wild-card race.