“Whether the Yankees give him another chance in 2026 or trade him over the winter, the lessons shouldn’t be forgotten,” Klapisch wrote. “For the Yankees: playing a struggling, injured kid every day isn’t a reward, it’s a ticket to burnout.”<\/p>\n
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Aug 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the seventh inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images \/ Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Volpe has not been having the season anyone expected or wanted of him. He’s committed 19 errors, second only to Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz with 23 for most in the MLB. While he’s hit 19 home runs, putting him in the 8th place spot for Yankees 2025 home runs, he’s slashing<\/a> just .206\/ .268\/ .393. Those numbers aren’t terrible, but analysts and fans alike have agreed all season that they’re not good enough to make up for Volpe’s disappointing defensive performance. <\/p>\n Boone<\/a> has repeatedly defended Volpe against criticism. Most recently, he insisted that Volpe shouldn’t be demoted to the minors, even if it would give him some breathing room to play without the weight of the Yankees’ expectations on his shoulders. Like Klapisch mentioned, it’s difficult to see the team continue to play a struggling junior player who is bogged down not just by his own poor performance and subsequent fan reactions, but an injury as well. <\/p>\n