The New York Yankees secured a 5-1 series win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, led by Giancarlo Stanton, who drove in all five runs in a historic return from injury. Yet, the spotlight also fell on shortstop Anthony Volpe, who went hitless once again, leaving fans and analysts wondering if the young infielder could turn around his early-season struggles.

Despite the continued slump, Yankees manager Aaron Boone remained resolute in his assessment of Volpe, praising his effort and potential while emphasizing the natural ups and downs of a developing player. Boone pointed to moments of near-success, including a flyout clocked at 106 mph that would have cleared the fences in most parks, as evidence that Volpe is not lacking in talent.

The shortstop’s current statistics are below exp

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