Anthony Volpe, New York Yankees
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Right now, Volpe, who won a Gold Glove, is at 0 Defensive RUns Saved and has a 2 Fielding Run Value, according to FanGraphs and Baseball Savant. That’s down from a +10 DRS and +6 FRV in 2024.
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.
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 Monday’s 4-1 loss at Toronto.
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 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.
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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 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.