Overview

• General manager Brian Cashman declared Volpe “our shortstop” and said he expects him to be part of the solution rather than the problem.
• The designation of DJ LeMahieu for assignment underscores the Yankees’ commitment to Volpe at shortstop.
• Volpe has struggled offensively this season, hitting .217 with a .686 OPS and just .115 over his past 22 games.
• His defensive metrics have dipped from his 2023 Gold Glove level after he played through a left shoulder injury and an elbow bruise.
• The Yankees point to his .286 average and .815 OPS over 14 games in last year’s postseason as evidence of his ability to rebound.