Like it or not, New York Yankee fans, he's back.

Struggling shortstop Anthony Volpe will return to the lineup Tuesday night when New York tries to secure a series win against the visiting Washington Nationals.

"I view Anthony as our shortstop," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday night before his team started the series with a 10-5 victory. "Hitting at this level is really tough and it doesn't always go like this because a guy rockets through the system and comes with high expectations.

"Sometimes it does, but sometimes it takes longer than that. (He) has shown all the signs that he can be a really good offensive player. Consistency is that next wave, and that's what he's working really hard to do."

Volpe is batting .208 with 18 homers, 65 RBIs and 15 stolen bases. He is in the mid

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