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Yankees Reaffirm Faith in Anthony Volpe as Their Shortstop

General manager Brian Cashman made the endorsement after the team designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment.

New York Yankees' Anthony Volpe (11) strikes out during the third inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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Overview

  • Brian Cashman publicly affirmed that Volpe will remain the Yankees’ starting shortstop, saying he expects Volpe to be part of the solution rather than the problem.
  • Volpe is batting .217 with a .686 OPS this season and just .115 over his last 22 games, recording 22 strikeouts in that span.
  • He leads the American League with 11 errors and has posted negative advanced defensive metrics, including –3 Outs Above Average and a –2 Fielding Run Value.
  • Volpe has played through a left shoulder injury sustained on May 3 and an elbow contusion from a pitch on June 6, yet has maintained daily starts.
  • On July 9, the Yankees designated veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu for assignment, signaling commitment to Volpe ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.