Overview
- Brian Cashman publicly affirmed that Volpe will remain the Yankees’ starting shortstop, saying he expects Volpe to be part of the solution rather than the problem.
- Volpe is batting .217 with a .686 OPS this season and just .115 over his last 22 games, recording 22 strikeouts in that span.
- He leads the American League with 11 errors and has posted negative advanced defensive metrics, including –3 Outs Above Average and a –2 Fielding Run Value.
- Volpe has played through a left shoulder injury sustained on May 3 and an elbow contusion from a pitch on June 6, yet has maintained daily starts.
- On July 9, the Yankees designated veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu for assignment, signaling commitment to Volpe ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.