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Yankees Sit Volpe Again as Boone Reaffirms Him as Starting Shortstop

Boone calls it a two-day reset with Volpe slated to return 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

  • Anthony Volpe did not start Sunday against Boston or Monday against Washington, with José Caballero opening at shortstop both games.
  • Aaron Boone said, “I view Anthony as our shortstop,” and confirmed Volpe will be back in the lineup Tuesday and used regularly.
  • Volpe is in a 1-for-28 skid and has 17 errors, drawing boos at Yankee Stadium during a prolonged downturn on both sides of the ball.
  • He is batting .208/.274/.400 with 18 home runs, 65 RBIs and 15 steals this season across 129 games.
  • New York sits in the second AL wild-card spot, adding urgency to Boone’s short-term lineup decisions.