Every New York Yankees fan is painfully aware of the rough season starting shortstop Anthony Volpe had in Year 3 as a big-leaguer.

Once viewed as the team's homegrown heir to Derek Jeter, Volpe's career has gone sideways, and there are reasonable questions circulating about whether he deserves to keep the starting gig next season. But one insider believes there's another drawback that comes with the discourse around Volpe's struggles.

On Tuesday, Yankees beat reporter Joel Sherman of The Athletic surmised that because the focus on Volpe has been so intense, the scrutiny hasn't been as strong on Yankees starting catcher Austin Wells, who the writer believes may also need to have his starting job brought into question for next season.

"The microscope on Anthony Volpe’s issues on offense

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