The New York Yankees are in the middle of a playoff race, yet Anthony Volpe’s struggles have become impossible to ignore.
Fans have watched the shortstop’s once-promising bat turn quiet, sparking conversations about whether his future should include Triple-A.
To call Volpe’s recent performance disappointing feels like underselling it. His slumps haven’t just lingered; they’ve amplified under the spotlight of Yankee Stadium.
A Brutal Stat Line
Even his 2-for-3 showing against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday—complete with a double, RBI, and stolen base—hardly shifted the narrative.
The numbers tell a harsher truth. Over his last seven games, Volpe is slashing .091/.087/.136, looking overmatched and pressing.
Expanding the sample doesn’t help. Over his last 15 games, he sits at .120/.