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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MAY 31: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
On Tuesday, the New York Yankees finished their series with the Cleveland Guardians in Ohio.
The Yankees won by a score of 8-4 (and swept the Guardians).
Anthony Volpe finished with one hit and one walk.
Yankees Star Anthony Volpe Gets Delivered Reality Check
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees celebrates after scoring on an error in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the home opener at PNC Park on April 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Volpe is in the middle of his fourth MLB season.
He is currently batting .194 with 13 hits, one home run, nine RBI’s, 11 runs and five stolen bases in 20 games.
In a recent episode of BTunleashed, Brandon Tierney spoke about Volpe.
Tierney: “He’s lost. I just can’t defend him anymore… I’m sorry… I have been an Anthony Volpe supporter… I can no longer support him, and based on what he’s done as a player, I can no longer believe in this ceiling that we’re hoping magically appears… I will always be an Anthony Volpe fan, meaning I’m rooting for him… His fate very well might be tied into eventually going to play second base for a small market.”
Volpe’s Background
Volpe was picked in the 1st round of the 2019 MLB Draft.
In addition to being a highly touted prospect, he is from New Jersey (which made for a great story that fans got behind).
That said, Volpe has had an up-and-down tenure with New York.
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees reacts at second base after his second inning double against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 17, 2026 in New York City.
After winning a Gold Glove award as a rookie, Volpe helped the Yankees reach the World Series in 2024.
He hit a grand slam in Game 4.
Despite the strong start, Volpe has regressed over the last 12 months.
He has become a very hot topic among Yankees fans.
Social Media On Volpe
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees looks on during batting practice ahead of Game Three of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 28, 2024 in New York City.
Here’s what people were saying about Volpe on Wednesday:
Gary Phillips: “Anthony Volpe just committed a throwing error on a chopper, giving the Guardians an extra base.”
Joe Randazzo: “Brian Cashman wouldn’t give a family member the leeway he has given Anthony Volpe. It’s getting sad at this point. Not sure why the Yankees have to keep forcing this.”
Gary Sheffield Jr.: “Volpe’s exit velocity could go thru a school zone safely”
@yankeesondeck_: “Send Volpe down. Keep Schuemann up.”
Looking Ahead
The Yankees will now get the day off on Thursday (before a series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday).
They are 41-26 in 67 games, which has them as the second-place team in the American League East.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
