Yankees have Anthony Volpe issue
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Anthony Volpe and the New York Yankees finally emerged from the grips of a challenging losing streak against their American League rivals. However, Volpe unfortunately added an unfavorable statistic to his record.
The New York Yankees have a hole at third base, but they could also be looking for a new shortstop. While Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone have both stood by Anthony Volpe, his play is not helping the team right now.
TORONTO — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Anthony Volpe has made “a few too many” fielding errors this season after the shortstop made his 12th miscue of the season in a 4-1 loss at Toronto. He’s now tied for most in the American League.
As the New York Yankees slumped into the All-Star break, the struggles of third-year shortstop Anthony Volpe were "killing the team," one veteran New York columnist says.
The New York Yankees have an Anthony Volpe problem.
This was once a top-100 prospect who hit 21 homers and stole 24 bases as a 22-year-old rookie back in 2023, and he now looks like one of the worst regulars in the sport. Which brings us to the million-dollar question: What's gone wrong, and how can he fix it?