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.
Near the end of the game on Wednesday, frustration boiled over in the New York dugout. In the seventh inning, Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt rung up Anthony Volpe looking with sinker above the zone that was called strike three, and Aaron Boone was not pleased.
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.
Volpe's slump at the plate is one thing. He's always been an up-and-down offensive player, and while everyone hoped he'd parlay his strong World Series into a step forward in 2025, it's not a huge surprise that hasn't happened just yet. For better or worse, this might just be who Volpe is as a hitter.
The Yankees didn’t play a sound game for the second straight night, but they did gain ground on the first-place Blue Jays with a 5-4 win on Tuesday.
The New York Yankees have an Anthony Volpe problem.