The New York Yankees entered the 2025 season believing Anthony Volpe would cement himself as their long-term answer at shortstop.

Instead, they’re now staring at a dilemma that could change their infield down the stretch and into October.

Volpe’s offensive struggles hit rock bottom

Volpe’s bat has simply not shown up this season, leaving him a liability in a lineup fighting for consistency.

The 24-year-old is slashing just .207/.269/.396, with 19 home runs and 70 RBIs, producing a career-worst 82 wRC+.

Even during his best stretch as a rookie, Volpe wasn’t an above-average offensive player, but he wasn’t this unplayable either.

His swing adjustments rarely stick, and his approach at the plate often feels like patchwork instead of sustainable growth.

While the raw power occasionally

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