In the past week, the New York Yankees have added two starting-caliber position players. Ryan McMahon has had an immediate impact, and Amed Rosario’s

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?

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone spoke out on how the team's new infielder will slot in as the team's shortstop slumps.

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Volpe is only seven RBIs shy of a career-high 61, and his .686 OPS is above his career .667 average. However, his batting average has dropped nearly 30 points, and manager Aaron Boone recently dropped Volpe in the batting order.

Anthony Volpe dropped in lineup after disastrous game against Blue Jays originally appeared on Athlon Sports. For the first time in 2025, the Yankees have dropped Anthony Volpe into the ninth spot in the batting order, a clear strategic shift from manager Aaron Boone to ease pressure on the young shortstop.

The Yankees win their challenge in the 4th inning as Anthony Volpe is ruled safe at first base after avoiding Bryce Harper's tag

As the other New York shortstop, Lindor said he was aware of what Volpe was going through and while he never had similar issues while a young player with Cleveland, he believed he was helped by the lack of attention that comes with playing in a smaller market.